A senior researcher at Kumasi Technical University (KTU), Professor Smart Sarpong has suggested that the size of Parliament can influence accountability and governance.
“I believe the majority in Parliament should not exceed 150 members,” he said on AM Show on JoyNews.
“Large majorities can weaken oversight, as some MPs may feel constrained from holding ministers accountable, especially those on the backbench.”
He also highlighted challenges within party structures.
“Leadership often seeks to manage exposure of weaknesses, and as a result, some vital concerns are not addressed,” Professor Sarpong noted.
According to him, internal dynamics can prevent MPs from raising critical constituency issues, which may affect public perception of government effectiveness.
