The departure of seasoned lawmakers from Parliament could have disastrous repercussions for Ghana and Parliament itself, according to Henry Quartey, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central and Greater Accra Regional Minister.

In Saturday’s parliamentary primaries, about 28 MPs for the New Patriotic Party lost their bids. Already, 18 NPP MPs had stated that they would not run for office again.

The 18 NDC MPs who also lost their seats in the 2023 primary further exacerbates the problem.

The Ayawaso Central MP advised the recently elected NPP parliamentary candidates to familiarise themselves with parliamentary procedures right once in order to bridge the void, in an interview with Citi News.

“Undoubtedly, losing these giant political luminaries has consequences for Ghana as a country and the Legislature itself. The young ones coming would have to acquaint themselves with parliamentary practices so that they are able to gradually fill the gaps that these giant legislators have left.”

He, however, disagreed with calls on political parties to shield experienced lawmakers from being contested in internal elections.