Former Suame Member of Parliament(MP) Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has advised his successor, John Darko, to remain focused.
Speaking in an interview on , the former Majority Leader acknowledged that it is too early to assess Mr. Darko’s performance as he is still new.
He compared it to a government being assessed after its first 100 days.
“You can’t truly assess him just yet because, like any government, it’s after the first 100 days that we can make a more informed judgment. Any early assessment will be prejudiced,” he said.
Mr. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, who has listened to Mr. Darko on a few occasions, believes the young MP has the potential to grow.
He said, “I’ve heard him once, and I see potential in him. If he stays focused, he will surely grow in his role.”
He further stated the importance of mentorship in Parliament, citing his own relationship with fellow MP, Afenyo-Markin.
“In Parliament, if you don’t have someone older to support and guide you, you may lose your way. It’s vital to have someone encouraging you to keep going,” he explained.
Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu hopes that Mr. Afenyo-Markin, who was Darko’s mate at law school, will be a source of encouragement for Mr. Darko as he navigates his parliamentary journey.
“Afenyo is his mate, and I hope he will be there to support John Darko and help him grow in his parliamentary career,” he concluded.