I Never Endorsed NDC- Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has firmly denied claims that he endorsed the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing a recent media report as a gross misrepresentation of his remarks.
In a strongly worded protest letter dated May 2, 2025, addressed to the producers of Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Afenyo-Markin expressed his deep displeasure over a headline published by the station which read: “NDC is a sellable brand – Afenyo-Markin commends ruling party’s rebranding effort.”
“The headline is inaccurate. It creates a false impression that I was endorsing the NDC,” he wrote. “It strips my comments of their full context, misrepresents my intent, and unfortunately exposes me to unfair public criticism and political mischief.”
The Effutu MP clarified that his comments during the interview were purely analytical and aimed at highlighting the importance of political branding over individual candidacy in electoral outcomes. He cited examples from constituencies like Keta and Effutu to illustrate how voter loyalty to political parties often outweighs the appeal of individual candidates.
“In Keta, for instance, a candidate running on the ticket of the NDC is likely to win, not necessarily because of personal merit, but because the NDC brand is sellable among the electorate there,” Afenyo-Markin explained. “This point was made purely as a political analysis, not as an endorsement of the NDC.”
Although the Accra based Radio station removed the headline following his complaint, Afenyo-Markin lamented that the damage had already been done, as the misleading story had been picked up and circulated by other media platforms.
He is demanding a full retraction of the headline, a corrected version of his remarks to be published with equal prominence, and a written apology from the editorial team.
“The media wields enormous influence in shaping public opinion. With that comes the duty to report fairly, accurately, and responsibly,” he noted, urging Joy FM to uphold the standards expected of a reputable media institution.
Source: citinewsroom.com
