The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah, has rejected a Global InfoAnalytics survey that ranked him among the lowest-performing MPs, describing the findings as misleading, demotivating and potentially harmful.1
The survey assessed 83 Members of Parliament and gave Dr Amoah a score of 23 per cent, placing him among the lowest-rated legislators.
Speaking to journalists, Dr Amoah questioned the methodology used by Global InfoAnalytics, arguing that the findings do not reflect his work and contributions to the Nhyiaeso Constituency.
“This is very demotivating and dangerous. I believe that with my performance over the last six years and the opportunities I have had, there are not more than 10 MPs who can match what I have done,” he said.
Dr Amoah cited his interventions in support of traders, improvements to markets, educational initiatives and efforts to secure employment opportunities for young people.
He said, for instance, that he provided about GH¢100,000 to traders at the Santasi Market to support their businesses, with an arrangement for the money to be shared and repaid without interest.
“You go to Santasi Market, I gave them about GH¢100,000 to do business, share and pay back without interest. Just about 40% paid, and I left the rest,” he stated.
The Nhyiaeso MP also said he maintains a strong relationship with his constituents and insisted that the survey does not reflect the views of residents in the constituency.
He called on Global InfoAnalytics to review its methodology and engage directly with beneficiaries of his projects, particularly schools and communities where he says significant interventions have been undertaken.
“Misinformation is as toxic as anything you can think of. We must be careful not to discourage people who are genuinely working for the development of the country,” he added.
Dr Amoah said his concern goes beyond his personal reputation, stressing the need for public assessments of MPs to accurately reflect their work and avoid undermining efforts to improve the lives of constituents.
- This article was first published on CitiNewsRoom.com by Nii Ayikwei Okine ↩︎