Former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has revealed that resigning from the position was the best decision he ever made.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, the former Suame Member of Parliament shared that ahead of a crucial meeting, some MPs and ministers had hinted that his removal was imminent.
He recounted how about 80 MPs and several ministers urged him to resist the move, pledging their unwavering support.
Despite this, he decided to step down for the sake of unity within the party and the parliamentary front.
“We had all gathered in a room waiting for the president to begin the meeting. About 80 out of the 137 MPs signed a petition asking me not to step down because they would support me. Likewise, some ministers encouraged me to hold on as Majority Leader,” he explained.
However, during the meeting, former President Akufo-Addo informed him that the decision was not solely his but had been made in consultation with party leadership.
The General Secretary also spoke, and when asked if he had anything to say, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu announced his resignation.
“The MPs who supported me were disappointed, but I didn’t want to be the cause of any implosion within the party,” he added. “I didn’t want to be the eye of any storm, so I just resigned.”
Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu officially resigned on February 21, 2024, following discussions with NPP leadership at the Jubilee House.
He was succeeded by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Member of Parliament for Effutu.
