Watch John Dumelo’s trending speech in parliament
Prominent Ghanaian actor-turned-politician John Setor Dumelo delivered a rare speech on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, November 20, 2025, attracting attention on social media.
In a TikTok video, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon defended the ruling NDC government, led by President Mahama, highlighting their record during their first 11 months in office amid a debate on the 2026 budget statement.
He said:
“Have you forgotten that we are just 60 ministers in government and you (the NPP) were 125 when you were in power? That means that 65 people are not ministers. We are saving the country money.” “That means 65 V8s are not going to be bought. 65 saloon cars are not going to be bought. That is what we call fiscal discipline, and so when you ask the question about where we are going to get the money from, we are saving for mother Ghana, and that is exactly what we are doing.”
John Dumelo also pointed out some of the difficulties farmers in rural areas face due to poor road conditions during his travels across the country…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>
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