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Massive crowd receive Minority leader at Tsiame

20Apr

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Massive crowd receive Minority leader at Tsiame

Hundreds of residents at Tsiame and beyond in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region, have throng in to receive Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority leader and Member of Parliament for Efutu, to his ancestral hometown. The excitement and enthusiasm displayed by the crowd attest to the high esteem in which Mr Afenyo-Markin was held by the people of Tsiame, as part of the homecoming to empower women in business. Mr Afenyo-Markin, in his address at the occasion, said the turnout for the event was significant and a testament to his impact on the lives of the people. “My visit to Tsiame is significant not only for the community but also for the country. It highlights the importance of community engagement and the role that prominent individuals can play in promoting development ...

Afenyo-Markin Consoles Great Ampong & Omane Acheampong

7Apr

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Afenyo-Markin Consoles Great Ampong & Omane Acheampong

Afenyo-Markin (L) with Great Ampong and Nicholas Omane Acheampong (R) Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has urged gospel musicians Great Ampong and Nicholas Omane Acheampong to remain steadfast despite the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general elections. During a visit to his office, Afenyo-Markin commended the duo for their unwavering support during the campaign. “You and your friends who mounted platforms to sing and encourage people, I want to emphasise that you should not be discouraged. I urge you and your colleagues to stand firm,” he said. He noted that political setbacks are temporary and reminded them that “The NDC went into opposition and is now back. We will be electing our constituency, polling station, and regional office...

Minority leader challenges new Bank of Ghana Governor’s assumption of Office

5Feb

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Minority leader challenges new Bank of Ghana Governor’s assumption of Office

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over Dr Johnson Asiamah's assumption of official duties as Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), citing constitutional concerns. President John Dramani Mahama nominated Dr Asiamah on January 31, 2025, pending approval by the Council of State. In a letter to President Mahama dated February 4, by the Minority Leader, Mr Alexander Afenyo-Marking and copied to the Ghana News Agency, it challenged Dr Asiamah's assumption of office. It said: "Your Excellency, it is my considered view that Dr Johnson Asiamah should refrain from engaging in official duties at the Bank of Ghana until his nomination has been duly approved by the Council of State." The letter argued that Dr Asiamah's immediate assumption of office raised serious constitutional co...

Freemasonry is not anti-Christ; I’m a committed Catholic’ – Afenyo-Markin

29Jan

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Freemasonry is not anti-Christ; I’m a committed Catholic’ – Afenyo-Markin

By Joana MensahMinority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has refuted claims that Freemasonry is anti-Christian, insisting that it aligns with Christian principles. Speaking in an interview with Channel One TV on Wednesday, January 29, he maintained that his membership in the fraternity does not conflict with his Catholic faith. His remarks were in response to concerns raised by the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference following his public disclosure during a parliamentary vetting that he is both a Catholic and a Freemason. In a letter signed by Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, the Church reaffirmed its position that Catholicism and Freemasonry are incompatible. However, Afenyo-Markin dismissed such concerns, as...