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Minority Leader Mourns Victims of Military Helicopter Crash, Pays Tribute to National Heroes
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Minority Leader Mourns Victims of Military Helicopter Crash, Pays Tribute to National Heroes

In a solemn and emotional statement, the Minority in Parliament has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians, including two Cabinet Ministers and key public officials. Minority Leader, Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, led the outpouring of grief in a statement issued shortly after Chief of Staff Julius Debrah formally announced the incident to the nation. The crash, which occurred earlier today, has plunged Ghana into mourning. Among the deceased are Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed, NDC National First Vice Chairman Samuel Sarpong, former NDC Parliamentary Candidate Samue...
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Choose unity over evil – Afenyo-Markin urges NPP delegates
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Choose unity over evil – Afenyo-Markin urges NPP delegates

Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has called for unity within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), urging delegates to put aside personal ambition, internal rifts, and bitterness in order to rebuild the Party for victory in the 2028 general election. Addressing thousands of party faithful at the University of Ghana Stadium during the NPP’s Annual Delegates Conference on Saturday, Mr Afenyo-Markin said the Party stood at a critical juncture, a moment not of despair, but of renewal and rededication. “It is time to choose unity over evil, and party over self. If we fight one another, we will fall together. But if we fight for one another, we shall rise together,” he said. The Minority Leader admitted the Party had made mistakes and suffered internal divisions that contribute...
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Minority Caucus Condemns Acts of Lawlessness in Ablekuma North Rerun Election
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Minority Caucus Condemns Acts of Lawlessness in Ablekuma North Rerun Election

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned a series of violent incidents and disruptions that marred the parliamentary rerun election in the Ablekuma North Constituency today. The rerun, held across 19 polling stations, was called following months of disputes stemming from the December 2024 General Elections. In a press statement signed by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Caucus expressed grave concern over what it described as a pattern of lawlessness orchestrated by operatives of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), allegedly led by Malik Basintale, Deputy National Communications Officer, and Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary. The statement cited several incidents captured on video, which purportedly show NDC officials incitin...
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Massive crowd receive Minority leader at Tsiame
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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 ...
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Minority Leader lauds President Mahama for Kwahu Business Forum
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Minority Leader lauds President Mahama for Kwahu Business Forum

Mr Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Minority Leader, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama, for initiating the Kwahu Business Forum, which continues to shape the future of business in Ghana. “This initiative is crucial not only for promoting dialogue but also translating those conversations into tangible actions that can propel us toward a brighter economic future,” the Minority Leader stated. He was delivering his remarks at the opening of the Second Edition of the Kwahu Business Forum at Mpraeso in the Kwahu South District of the Eastern Region. The Kwahu Business Forum, which is the brainchild of President Mahama, is a major initiative to foster entrepreneurship and support the growth of Ghana’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs)....
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Afenyo-Markin Consoles Great Ampong & Omane Acheampong
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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...
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Minority leader challenges new Bank of Ghana Governor’s assumption of Office
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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...
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Majority Caucus must respect ‘consensus building’ approach to advance gov’t business-Suaman MP
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Majority Caucus must respect ‘consensus building’ approach to advance gov’t business-Suaman MP

Mr Frederick Gilbert Andy, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Suaman, has entreated the NDC Majority Caucus in Parliament to promote consensus building in order to advance government business. He observed that in instances where the Majority Caucus tried to "bully" the Minority Caucus into submission during the recent ministerial vetting had not been helpful, therefore agreeing on matters should be the best way forward. In a media interview to react to the recent chaos in Parliament during the ministerial vetting, Mr Andy said the Minority Caucus was ever ready to co-operate with their Majority counterparts to advance government business but there must be a mutual respect between the Caucuses. The MP for Suaman cautioned that the Minority Caucus would resi...
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Freemasonry is not anti-Christ; I’m a committed Catholic’ – Afenyo-Markin
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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...
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Minority Caucus threatens to withdraw cooperation over Ablekuma North election results 
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Minority Caucus threatens to withdraw cooperation over Ablekuma North election results 

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has issued an ultimatum to the government, threatening to withdraw its cooperation if adequate security measures are not put in place to re-collate the Ablekuma North parliamentary election results.  Mr Jerry Ahmed Shiab, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Weija-Gbawe, who addressed the Parliamentary Press Corp in Parliament House on Monday, said: "the Electoral Commission needs to recollate the outstanding polling stations, but this requires a secure environment."  Mr Ahmed Shiab urged President John Dramani Mahama to call the alleged NDC supporters causing chaos to order, to allow the Electoral Commission (EC) to complete its work.  The Ablekuma North constituency has been embroiled in controversy, with the EC ...
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