Joseph Akuerteh Tettey, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Kpong Katamanso Constituency, has triggered reactions online after a video of his encounter with a reporter at Parliament surfaced on social media.
The Majority MP was among the dignitaries who attended the mid-year budget reading held on July 24, 2025, in Parliament.
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Before the event started, Mr. Joseph Akuerteh Tettey was approached by a reporter for a brief interview, but his unexpected reaction and awkward exchange with the journalist quickly went viral.
Mr Akuerteh had just arrived and was walking into the chamber when a reporter approached him with a question.
The journalist was curious to know his expectations ahead of the event. Instead of responding, the MP ignored the question and walked away.
Watch the video of the MP walking out on the reporter below:
Who is Joseph Akuerteh Tettey?
Joseph Akuerteh Tettey is a Ghanaian politician and Member of Parliament for the Kpone Katamanso Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Born in 1974, he holds a BA in Economics from the University of Ghana and an MBA in Finance from GIMPA.
Before entering Parliament, he worked as a district manager for the National Health Insurance Authority and ran a private business consultancy.
He began his political career at the grassroots level, serving as branch chairman and youth organiser within the NDC. He was elected to Parliament in 2020 and currently serves on the Lands and Forestry, Security and Intelligence, and Assurance committees.
Netizens blast MP for ignoring reporter
Netizens who saw the video of the MP ignoring the reporter’s question expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. \
While some laughed over the post, others criticised him. Another section of commenters stated that the MP did not speak because he probably cannot express himself in English.
Source: YEN.com.gh
