Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has suggested that a future New Patriotic Party (NPP) government would reverse the tribunals system being introduced by the Mahama administration, arguing that the move disrupts Ghana’s existing judicial structure. Speaking exclusively on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, the Effutu Member of Parliament said the NPP’s position is that regional tribunals are […]
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has strongly rejected claims by Government spokesperson and Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, that the association is aligned with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). The comments come amid growing public debate over the GBA’s perceived silence regarding remarks made by Minority Leader and […]
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has described a growing imbalance that is pushing Ghanaian businesses out of their own markets, warning that current policies are tilting the playing field in favour of foreign dominance. The warning follows a March 31 engagement between the Minority Caucus and the Ghana Employers’ Association, where industry leaders outlined mounting pressures […]
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has come under fire for controversial comments regarding the NDC’s Essikado Ketan MP’s elevation. While speaking on the floor of Parliament, the Minority Leader suggested that Dr. Grace Ayensu Danquah had been privileged with an appointment over other female MPs, including Dr. Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings, for what he described as “strange […]
The Minority in Parliament has accused National Security operatives of stealing money and pieces of jewellery during a raid on the home of former Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Ernest Addison. According to the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the operatives took GH₵10,000 and jewellery belonging to Dr Addison’s wife. Speaking at a press briefing […]
The Minority in Parliament has described the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy of the government as one that lacked hope and inspiration, arguing that it fails to address the pressing needs of Ghanaians, particularly the youth. Reacting to the Budget Statement presented on the floor of Parliament by the Minister of Finance yesterday, the Minority […]
The Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu constituency in the Central Region, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has been appointed as the new chairman of the board of directors for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). This follows the resignation of Herbert Krapa from the position. The appointment was confirmed in a letter dated July 16, […]
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has disclosed that the government is set to present a Bill to Parliament in the coming days to regulate the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and ensure its sustainability.Afenyo This follows concerns about a possible review of the policy by future governments. Stakeholders in the educational sector, including the […]
Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has said that the electronic transaction levy (E-levy) will be reduced from 1.75% to at least 1.5%. According to him, the reduced charge was captured in the revised version of the 2022 budget submitted by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta on Tuesday. Speaking on PM Express, he said the reduction […]
The Member of Parliament for Efutu constituency, Alexander Afenyo Markin is hoping that the Vice Chancellor of the University for Education Winneba, Rev. Fr. Anthony Afful-Broni will use the season of lent to forgive all those he dismissed for various reasons and unite with them for the forward march of the institution. Speaking on Accra […]
The Concerned Youth of the Ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Central Region, has given the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Hon Kennedy Agyapong a 72 hour Ultimatum to render an unqualified apology to the Central Regional Minister, Mr Kwamena Duncan for what they described as a disgraceful conduct on the part of […]
The Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan has accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Assin Central Constituency in the Central Region, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong of falsely accusing him in order to take his position for his friend, the Member of Parliament for Efutu, Alexander Afenyo Markin. Mr. Kennedy Agyapong has accused […]
