Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has refuted claims swirling online that he advised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to change its presidential candidate.
A story published on February 27, 2025, by Whatsup News, titled “CHANGE YOUR CANDIDATE! KYEI MENSAH BONSU ADVISES NPP,” falsely attributed this statement to the former Suame Legislator.
In a statement, he clarified that the headline is entirely misleading and does not accurately represent his views or statements.
“Under normal circumstances, Hon. Kyei Mensah Bonsu would not have felt compelled to respond, given his well-established reputation among Ghanaians. However, due to the widespread circulation, it has become necessary to clarify the matter,” the statement read.
It further stated that the claims made in the publication are not supported by any verified facts, interviews or credible sources.
“Hon. Kyei Mensah Bonsu has not made any such remarks regarding the NPP or its candidates,” the statement indicated.
Readers are therefore advised to consult authentic news sources for accurate political updates.
“Hon Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu and his office not only disclaim the publication, but urge readers to treat it with contemptuous disregard,” the statement added.
Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu Steps Down as Ghana’s Longest-Serving Lawmaker
Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, Ghana’s longest-serving lawmaker, officially stepped down as the majority leader in the Ghanaian Parliament on February 21, 2024. He continues to serve as the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs in Ghana.
Born on February 3, 1957, in Bremang-Afrancho, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, he was previously known as Lawrence Addae. He graduated in 1982 from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Planning and is a Development Planner, Architect, and Quantity Surveyor.
A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), he has been representing the Suame Constituency in the Ashanti Region since January 1997. Throughout his political career, he served in the 2nd to 8th Parliaments of the 4th Republic of Ghana. He held key positions, including chairperson for the Special Budget, House, and Business Committees. He was a member of the Finance, Mines and Energy Standing Orders, and Selection Committees. In 2023, he openly criticized Speaker Alban Bagbin for suspending parliamentary proceedings to attend the National Development Conference hosted by the Church of Pentecost.
In August 2023, he predicted that 70% of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) voters would favour Vice President Bawumia in the flagbearer super delegate congress. His prediction closely aligned with the actual results, as Bawumia secured 68% of the votes. In February 2024, he formally announced his retirement from his role as the majority leader, marking the end of an influential and longstanding parliamentary career.
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