“I don’t see the need for sirens”- John Dumelo

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, John Dumelo, has voiced his stance against the use of sirens for parliamentary duties.

He believes sirens are unnecessary for fulfilling his role as an MP.

While acknowledging that sirens can make transportation easier, Dumelo emphasized that he can effectively carry out his duties without them.

His comments come amid ongoing debates among MPs about the practicality of using sirens. Dumelo admitted that some colleagues support the practice, but he firmly disagrees.

Responding to a statement by Kwame Obeng Asare, popularly known as A Plus and the newly elected MP for Gomoa Central, Dumelo maintained his position.

“A Plus may believe we need sirens, but personally, I don’t think I do,” he stated.

Dumelo added, “It’s a debate that has continued for a while, but I don’t see the need for sirens in my role.”

Dumelo, who won the Ayawaso West Wuogon seat in the 2024 general election under the National Democratic Congress (NDC), spoke against what he views as unnecessary perks. His remarks follow public backlash against a proposed law allowing sirens for government officials, which was eventually abandoned.

Meanwhile, A Plus shared a contrasting view based on his experiences as a legislator. He admitted that managing dual responsibilities as an MP and constituency representative has reshaped his perspective.

“Before joining Parliament, I opposed sirens. Now, I see their practicality,” A Plus confessed, recounting instances where he struggled to juggle both roles.