Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

Hon.
Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Member of Parliament for Suame Constituency
Assumed office
7 January 1997
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
Assumed office
2017
PresidentNana Akufo-Addo
Personal details
Born (1957-02-03) 3 February 1957 (age 67)
NationalityGhanaianGhana 
Political partyNew Patriotic Party
Alma materKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
ProfessionUrban Planner, Politician
CommitteesBusiness Committee, Committee of Selection, Special Budget Committee, Standing Orders Committee, Works and Housing Committee

Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu (previously known as Lawrence Addae[1] and born on February 3, 1957)[2][3] is a Ghanaian urban planner and politician. He was the majority leader in the Ghanaian Parliament until he stepped down on 21 February 2024[4] and is the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs in Ghana.[5][6] He is the longest serving lawmaker in Ghana.[7]

  1. ^ "Why I No Longer Use the Name 'Lawrence Addae' – Majority Leader Osei Kyei Explains".
  2. ^ "Ghana Districts - A repository of all districts in the republic of Ghana". Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  3. ^ Rodgers, Ferdie (16 April 2020). "Top facts about Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu and his political journey". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu steps down as Majority Leader". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  5. ^ "We're ready to debate Minority on their call for rejection of C.I 126 - Majority Leader". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 23 May 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  6. ^ Nartey, Laud (24 January 2022). "E-levy: Concerns on proposed rate must be addressed - Afenyo-Markin". 3NEWS. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the doyen of Ghana's parliament". The Africa Report.com. Retrieved 14 October 2023.