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MINORITY CAUCUS ENGAGES IMF ON GHANA’S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
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MINORITY CAUCUS ENGAGES IMF ON GHANA’S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Members of Ghana’s Parliamentary Minority Caucus have held a high-level meeting with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to discuss recent economic developments in the country. The meeting, convened at the request of the Minority, provided an opportunity for lawmakers to share their perspectives on Ghana’s economic situation and offer feedback on ongoing reforms and policy directions. Among those present were Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Second Deputy Minority Whip; Mohammed Amin Adam, Ranking Member on Finance; Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Economy and Development; Kweku Agyeman Kwarteng, Chairman on Budget; Abena Osei-Asare, Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee; and Collins Adomako-Mensah, Deputy Ranking Member on Energy. Also in attendance was Antoinette...
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Minority in Parliament Marks Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary with Criticism of Government Policies
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Minority in Parliament Marks Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary with Criticism of Government Policies

The Minority in Parliament has extended Independence Day greetings to Ghanaians while raising concerns about governance, youth employment, agricultural policy, and illegal mining in the country. In a statement marking Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary, the Minority paid tribute to the men and women who fought for the country’s freedom and laid the foundation for the nation’s development. The group acknowledged the sacrifices of farmers, workers, market women, chiefs, youth and freedom fighters whose collective efforts helped secure Ghana’s independence. It also honoured the country’s founding leaders whose vision transformed Ghana from colonial rule into a sovereign state. According to the Minority, independence should not be viewed merely as a historical milestone but as a “c...
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Minority Leader Demands Accountability After Tragic El-Wak Stadium Stampede
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Minority Leader Demands Accountability After Tragic El-Wak Stadium Stampede

The Minority in Parliament has expressed deep sorrow and outrage following the tragic incident at the El-Wak Sports Stadium on Wednesday, where six young Ghanaians lost their lives and several others sustained injuries during a Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise. In an official statement, Minority Leader Osafo Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin described the event as a “catastrophic failure of crowd control and safety planning,” stressing that the young applicants arrived with “hope and patriotic zeal” but were met with preventable danger instead of protection. According to the Minority, the deadly stampede marks an unprecedented disaster in the history of military and security recruitment exercises in Ghana. They insist the incident raises serious questions about the prepare...
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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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