APlus Cries Out Over Lack of Funds for Projects in Gomoa Central, Ghanaians Advise Him

• Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame APlus, has opened up about the challenges he encounters as an MP
• In a video, he noted that he was not getting enough funds to work on projects in his constituency in line with his mandate as the area's legislator
• Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions in the comments section of the now-viral post

Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame APlus, has attracted backlash after opening up about some challenges he's facing as an MP.

During an appearance on United Showbiz, the musician-turned-politician lamented the lack of funds to initiate development projects in his area.

APlus noted that he had grand plans for his constituency, however, he was not receiving enough funds to make his vision for Gomoa Central a reality.

"As an MP, you cannot do another job that fetches you an income unless with the Speaker's approval and I don't have that (the Speaker's approval) yet. The money I receive as a salary is also not enough to help me roll out the plans I have for my community," he said.

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Kwame APlus shared his experience of working as an MP four months after being elected. He noted that an MP's work was not an easy job, emphasising that legislators work long hours and have little rest.

He shared some positive aspects of life as an MP, stating that the bond between MPs from all political sides is very strong.

According to him, MPs argue in the chamber one minute, and the next, you see them eating together at the cafeteria.

Watch the video of APlus sharing his experience below:

APlus blasted over "insufficient development funds" remarks

The Member of Parliament's comment has attracted various reactions from netizens. Many Ghanaians were unhappy with the remarks and expressed their views in the comments section. Some advised him to use his influence to solicit funds for the projects.

@AmosAdu37 wrote:

"We don’t care whether u get enough funds or not u must deliver your promises. Gone are the days when u lambasted politicians left, right and centre before joining politics but changed your tune as soon as you joined the fray. Your predecessors also faced the same problem but u gave it to them."

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@EmannyKobbz wrote:

"This guy when he doesn't get his way then he starts threatening and talking about people's business."

@sheshoaa wrote:

"You should have contested for assemblyman or lobbied for DCE instead."

@kwesiSnow wrote:

"He is not serious."

@1Shaffa wrote:

"Are you there as a lawmaker or constituency developer. APlus has a lot to learn about being an MP."

@UTDErnesto wrote:

"MPs are not responsible for that."

@Rasjet wrote:

"@KwameAplus_ has personality issues, in fact a disorder. Kwame, if you work on that, the funds will come. Stop attacking people out of spite."

@eugeneblacq use wrote:

"Use your influence as a public figure and MP to attract NGOs and investors into the community."

A-Plus claims he will be Ghana's president

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian musician turned politician A-Plus opened up on his ambition to be Ghana's president.

He said in an interview that he's been ordained by God to rule the country in the near future.

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His comment got many people talking, with some wishing him well while others criticised him.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh