The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has alleged that some equipment designated for the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP) is being diverted for illegal mining operations, with little to no intervention from the Mahama administration to stop the practice. He warned that the ongoing environmental degradation caused by illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey,…
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for an end to what he describes as retaliatory politics, warning that it has done more harm than good to Ghana’s democracy. Speaking on the Super Morning Show on Joy FM, Mr Afenyo-Markin urged political leaders, especially those in power, to rise above retaliatory actions and focus on…
National Coordinator for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has revealed that the recent operation by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) to arrest the Assin South MP, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour was suspended following the plea by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Thursday, April 10,…
The National Coordinator for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has issued a strong warning to the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, demanding that he ensures the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, is presented to the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) by 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 10….
The Minority leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu constituency, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised questions about the age of the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, signalling that steps would be taken to dig further. Speaking on the floor of Parliament in the presence of the new IGP who accompanied the…
The Minority in Parliament has expressed concern over President John Dramani Mahama’s delay in submitting the remaining Deputy Ministerial nominees for approval. During the swearing-in of new deputy ministers on March 12, the President had assured that the final list would be presented within a week. However, as of Tuesday, March 18, the nominations had…
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is said to be traumatised by accusations made against him, according to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Afenyo-Markin revealed that he had personally engaged Ofori-Atta in a conversation, who revealed this to him. “He’s traumatised by the labelling of the adjectives described to his person. But…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has lifted the suspension on four lawmakers following the chaos that erupted during the vetting process last Thursday. The speaker’s decision followed an appeal to him by the Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to lift the suspension, a plea that was supported by the Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga. The speaker, in…
The Chairman of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has warned that the Minority Leader Mr. Alexander Afenyo-Markin could be sent to the Privileges Committee if he does not apologise to the Clerk of the Committee. Mr. Afenyo-Markin, who is the Minority Leader, was caught on live television accusing the Clerk, Gifty Jiagge-Gobah, of being biased in…
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team led by Foreign Affairs Minister-nominee Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of flying drones over his private properties in an alleged surveillance operation. The Effutu legislator claimed that he was informed by his associates of the suspicious activity on multiple occasions but chose to remain…
