Mr Edem Kofi Kpotosu, Member of Parliament (MP) of Ho Central, has donated parliamentary documents to the Volta Regional Library as a major push to deepen civic literacy.
The gesture formed part of the MP’s initiative to bridge what he described as a long-standing gap between parliamentary work and public understanding of national legislation.
Presenting the documents, Mr Kpotosu said the collection contained all laws passed since he entered the Parliament of Ghana, stressing the importance of allowing his constituents to follow national decision-making directly.
“These books reflect the work done in your name. They are not gifts; they represent accountability,” he said.
The MP explained that many citizens heard debates from Accra but rarely accessed the full records.
“Today, we bring Parliament to your doorstep—authentic, unsalted, and unfiltered,” he stated, adding that students, traders, teachers, and elders could now freely study the nation’s laws.
He added that knowledge “must circulate like water nourishing dry earth.”
The MP made a passionate appeal to government agencies to expedite construction to complete the library building.
“This place must be fully furnished so our children can feel comfortable. Even the frontage needs paving,” he said.
Mr Stephen Adom, Ho Municipal Chief Executive, praised the MP’s commitment, describing the initiative as unprecedented.
“I have never seen an MP bring back the full laws he helped enact.
He deserves commendation,” and urged party communicators and the media to publicise the development of works being undertaken across the municipality.
He also disclosed that ongoing projects, including a CHPS compound at Ziavi – Bamefedo was currently at the roofing stage, demonstrating active collaboration between the Assembly and the MP.
“We are working, and we will continue to work for Ho Central. Development is our duty,” he stressed.
Expressing gratitude, Mr Bright Ofori, Volta Regional Director of Ghana Library Authority, appealed for accessible versions of the materials to support users with disabilities.
“Our brothers and sisters who are blind or physically challenged also need the laws,” he said, citing the Marrakesh Treaty, which permits libraries to convert texts without violating copyright.
Mr Ofori called for support to convert the documents into Braille and audio formats, insisting that inclusivity is essential for true democratic participation.
“Knowledge must not discriminate,” he added.
In a solidarity message, Mr Andrew Dodzi Adugu, Ghana Bar Association Volta-Oti Branch Secretary, stressed that ignorance of the law remained a widespread national challenge.
“People break procurement rules, misuse technology, or mishandle finances simply because they lack access to the law,” he said.
He encouraged students to discipline themselves, respect regulations, and aspire to legal and leadership roles.
“Some of you may become future lawyers, or even represent this constituency in Parliament,” he told them.
