The Member of Parliament for Sissala West, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has issued a sobering warning about the health of lawmakers, revealing that more than 70% of Ghanaian MPs are living with high blood pressure, a condition he attributes to the relentless stress of parliamentary duties and community pressure.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily program on Tuesday, July 8, Mr. Sukparu highlighted the heavy emotional and physical toll that public office takes on legislators.
“Sometimes, you have to sacrifice what you have just to solve a problem and find peace of mind. I can tell you that more than 70% or 80% of the parliamentarians in the chamber have high blood pressure or are patients,” he said.
“Even people older than I have high blood pressure. If you are not a BP patient and you get into that House, you will become one. The pressure that comes from the community is serious.”
His comments come in the wake of the sudden death of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Akwatia, on Monday, July 7, 2025. While the cause of death has not yet been confirmed, his unexpected passing has rekindled concerns over the physical and mental well-being of Members of Parliament.
Mr. Kumi, a first-term legislator, was elected during the fiercely contested 2024 general elections, securing a hard-fought victory in the Akwatia constituency. His untimely death has sent shockwaves through Parliament and the NPP caucus.
Mr. Sukparu’s remarks underscore a broader issue that often goes unspoken — the intense demands placed on public servants and the silent health risks they face as a result. He stressed the need for greater attention to the health and wellness of MPs, particularly given their role in shaping national policy and responding to their constituents’ needs.
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