Like him or hate him, Hon. Kobina Tahir Hammond occupies a pivotal position in Ghana’s politics. Ghana’s historical democracy cannot exempt him.

Member of Parliament for ADANSI ASOKWA Constituency in the Ashanti Region, KT Hammond the Adanso-Asokwa Mugabe has been a Member in the elephant family, of the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Parliaments and a possible member of the 9th Parliament of Ghana.

From afar, KT Hammond appears uninteresting, but colleagues from both sides of the House of Parliament have a great rapport especially with his sense of humor.

Though on Thursday, 16th June, 1960 which is to be Yaw for Akan or Kow/Ekow/Kwame for Fante, he is rather called Kobina, Fante for a Tuesday born.

A staunch Moslem, married to an intelligent judge, Nabeela Naeema Wahab Sahiba, KT Hammond is seen as a strong legislator with the ruling NPP majority in Parliament.
Called to the English Bar, Mr Hammond has written his name in the history of Parliament having served for 24 years.

KT Hammond in my opinion has been reported badly in the media but his life and solid interpersonal relationships with his colleagues in Parliament is very envious.

He is seen calming tempers by some time being his jovial self, he uses that to channel his arguments and points without opposing side realizing it.

In the heat of debates on policies that may have generated hot arguments, he does so calmly with little impact of the suffering side.

Very honest, person who is described by his colleagues as “a man without secret “ KT tells it as it is and tells it to the face of who is connected to what without mincing words.

KT does not care where , he only sees his friends, colleagues and human being. Wether at a Committee meetings, or floor of the House, Mr Hammond expresses himself in a free manner.

It was an evident when he faced the appointments Committee of Parliament when he was nominated as the Trade Minister.

KT Hammond has a better rapport and friendship with the media like many other legislators in Parliament. He has earned the name WOFA(Uncle) and one hears media personnel and his colleagues members of parliament referred to him as WOFA.

On the floor of Parliament, he is one of the few MPs who cannot escape the eye of the speaker and he reserves a special place in the Speaker’s daily dealings in the House, no wonder Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin refers to him as the CLASS-PREFECT.

Hon K T Hammond

Now Trade Minister, tried to put push through an act to embargoed some 26 selected items importation with the aim of revitalizing the local industries but was greeted with stiff opposition from the opposition. Even that, which could have been more disastrous, the Minister meandered his way and made the uproar abit lighter due to his style.

KT Hammond who is loved by all including Alban Bagbin could freely express himself on any matter irrespective how sensitive in a manner that will not hurt any.

He has been very instrumental especially on policies especially energy, law, policies, taxation and others. Recently he made fantastic delivery on
Taxation and its associated benefits to every economy including Ghana which was warmly received by his colleagues on the floor.

Another Statement was made on the qualification of the Black Stars to the World Cup on
Thursday, 31st March, 2022 and the dichotomy of perspective of his arguments was watertight.

Copious reports from Committees particularly from Finance Committe,
Mines and Energy Committee,
Local Government and Rural Development are evidence of his work in Parliament.

PUBLIC PERCEPTION
Recent incidents in Parliament especially when cover Dr Kwabena face during interview surprised the public, get right what exists between the two energy gurus, goes beyond that, intact Dr Kwabena Donkor did same to him. They call themselves “Brothers-Menua”.
Menua Kwankor is how KT refers to Kwabena Donkor.

Again, if there’s one single person who makes life better with all the stress associated with being an MP or Minister and worst of the politician is KT.

SERIOUS THAN YOU KNOW-

Make no wrong, KT Hammond on other side, is one of the most serious MP in Parliament, he doesn’t joke with his time, and his work. He takes his work serious and I can tell you KT is strict and meticulous in his work.
Forget about your height and stature, if you are late or not being serious with work, he tells you straight.

KT Hammond perhaps has more friends in the opposing side than any other, it also shows in the voting on Minister-designates to become ministers.

Take it, it’s difficult to know when Hin KT Hammond is angry, he is a man of high emotional intelligence and can stop in the middle of a tense situation or confrontation and smile or laugh.

Next time you see KT Hammond call him WOFA, he prefers that to Honourable. And say ayeKoo to him. He is the romantic “god” in Ghana politics.

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