General News of Monday, 22 June 2020Source: www.ghanaweb.comDefeat of 40 incumbent MPs good omen for parliamentary representation - Prof GyampoProfessor Ransford Gyampo, Political Science lecturer at the University of GhanaRenowned Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has said the defeat of 40 incumbent Members of Parliament after the just ended New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries is a good omen in terms of representation in parliament as it serves as a warning that the foremost function of a parliamentarian, is representation. According to him, the defeat of incumbent MPs would have been more if some of them had not been protected by the party to go unopposed. He explained, “The idea of parliamentary representation simply connotes going to parliament to act in a manner responsive to the interest of constituents. These practices, he believes, will boost the confidence of constituents and the general citizenry in a parliamentarian. BackgroundThe NPP lost about 40 incumbent MPs in last Saturday’s primaries to choose parliamentary candidates for the 2020 December General Election.

Source: GhanaWeb June 22, 2020 13:18 UTC