Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Ohene Kwame Frimpong
The Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, delivered a full contribution entirely in Asante Twi during parliamentary proceedings on February 5, 2025.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Frimpong expressed his constituents’ concerns, noting that they have repeatedly expressed a desire to understand parliamentary discussions in their local language.
He emphasized the urgent need to improve road infrastructure across the country to boost local tourism.
He highlighted that enhancing the road network would significantly impact local tourism and the overall development of the nation.
In his speech, Frimpong also drew attention to the inefficient streetlights on roads in his constituency and the issue of prostitution.
“My constituents have told me several times that they want to hear or understand most of what we speak about in parliament in the local language,” he stated.
“Mr. Speaker, first of all, I would like to thank my sister, Felicia Adjei, for drawing our attention to these important issues…
“Sometimes it is appalling to see our young ladies engaging in prostitution on the street, so I want to draw the government’s attention to this issue.”
He called for the expansion of the tourism sector to his constituency in Asante Akyem North Hwediem, asserting that there is a waterfall in the area that could be transformed into a tourist attraction.
Following his speech in Asante Twi, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament compelled Frimpong to translate his statement into English, ensuring that his message reached all members of the House effectively.
AM/KA