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Ensure Timely Distribution of Tablets to SHSs – Kyei-Menah-Bonsu to Government

March 23, 2024 by Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh

The member of Parliament for Suame Constituency, Osei Kyei-Menah-Bonsu, has passionately said that government should ensure the timely distribution of tablets to Senior High schools (SHS) in Ghana.

Parliament had previously approved a substantial budget exceeding GH¢1.4 billion for the procurement of these essential devices, specifically aimed at benefiting students in different SHSs. This move was hailed as a significant step towards modernizing the educational system and providing students with access to digital learning resources.

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia had earlier announced the government’s commitment to providing complimentary electronic tablets to all SHS students across the country. These tablets were envisioned to serve as alternative textbooks, offering students a more interactive and dynamic learning experience.

During a session in Parliament on Tuesday, March 19, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu emphasized the critical importance of promptly initiating the purchase and distribution process of these tablets, especially in light of the approved funds by Parliament. He urged the Ministry of Finance to ensure the timely release of the allocated amount so that the tablets could be swiftly supplied to secondary schools nationwide.

Expressing concern over the delay in distribution, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu highlighted the government’s assurance that the tablets were ready for deployment. However, with the academic year progressing, the timely provision of these devices becomes increasingly crucial to ensure students can fully utilize them for their educational advancement.

It is imperative for the Ministry of Finance to act swiftly in releasing the allocated funds to facilitate the procurement and distribution process of the tablets. This proactive approach will not only fulfill the government’s commitment to enhancing educational resources but also ensure that students have access to the necessary tools for their academic success.

As stakeholders continue to advocate for the timely distribution of tablets to SHSs, the collective effort remains focused on empowering students with the digital resources needed to thrive in today’s ever-evolving educational landscape.

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu removed as Majority Leader

March 3, 2024February 20, 2024 by Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has removed the MP for Suame Constituency, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, as the majority leader of Parliament. The party has made other significant changes in the leadership of the Majority Caucus in Parliament, as part of its preparations for the forthcoming December elections.

According to reliable sources, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Member of Parliament for Effutu, is slated to replace Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as the Majority Leader.

Moreover, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the incumbent Majority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, will be elevated to the role of Deputy Majority Leader. Consequently, Habib Iddrisu, the current First Deputy Whip, will ascend to the position of Majority Chief Whip.

Additionally, Patricia Appiagyei, representing the constituency of Asokwa, is anticipated to assume the role of First Deputy Whip, filling the void left by Lydia Seyram Alhassan, who has been nominated as Minister for Water Resources and Sanitation. Sources further suggest that Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, MP for Sefwi-Akontombra, is likely to be appointed as the Second Deputy Whip.

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Suame MP who also serves as Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, is speculated to chair the NPP’s 2024 Manifesto Committee, as per insider information.

These adjustments within the leadership of the Majority Caucus will be formalized during a meeting of the NPP’s National Council scheduled for Monday. This decision comes in the wake of President Akuffo-Addo’s Ministerial Reshuffle announcement last week, coinciding with Valentine’s Day.

With the December elections looming, these leadership changes are aimed at fortifying and consolidating the NPP’s majority presence in Parliament.

Osei Kyei Mensah is a member of the New Patriotic Party. He first became a member of the Parliament in January 1997, representing the people of Old Tafo, in the Suame Constituency of the Ashanti Region.He has kept his seat since then, representing his constituency in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Parliaments of the 4th Republic of Ghana. He is the chairperson for the Special Budget, House, and Business Committees. He is also a member of the Finance, Mines and Energy Standing Orders and Selection Committees. He criticized the Speaker of the Ghanaian Parliament, Alban Bagbin, for suspending parliamentary proceedings to attend the 2023 National Development Conference hosted by the Church of Pentecost

Amend GETFund Law To Support Private Universities – Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu

October 28, 2023 by Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh

The Member of Parliament for Suame constituency, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, who doubles as the minister of Parliamentary affairs and the majority leader of Parliament has called on government to amend the GETfund law to support private universities in Ghana.

Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu also pointed out the constitutional restriction that prevents the government from funding private universities, particularly in STEM education. He stressed the need for parity, urging the amendment to enable private institutions to access GETFund support, encouraging their participation in fields like Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Amend GETFund Law To Support Private Universities – Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu

He made this statement during the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Christian Service University College (CSUC) in Kumasi, a prestigious institution that has significantly grown since its establishment in 1974, currently hosting over two thousand students and recognized as one of the top nursing training centers in Ghana.

“In confronting the imperatives of Article 25 Clause 2, with the necessary amendment and leverage the fair playing field for Private universities in pursuant of Article 38 clauses 3 to play the full role in providing full access to all Ghanaian citizens to universities or equivalent institution will give us the opportunity to kill four birds with one stone”.

He said, “The ultimate in achieving this is by amending the constitution on account of the relevant amendment especially article 25 clause 2, which talks about the GETFund support”.

“If the playing field must be levelled, if equal opportunity for all students, then those students in the private universities must be given the opportunity to benefit from the GETFund”, he added.

“Equal levels must be given for the private tertiary institutions to encourage them to go into those sectors”, he stressed.

GETFund is a public sector agency with a primary objective to provide finance to supplement to educational activities at all levels of education in Ghana. It was was established by an Act of Parliament in 2000, Act 581, to promote the development of education in the country