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19 Feb

We Need Qualified People, Not Those Who Haven’t Been To Primary School – Afenyo-Markin On MMDCE Appointments

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Minority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Afenyo-Markin, has emphasized the need for competent individuals to be appointed as Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). Speaking on the delayed nomination of MMDCEs, he questioned why the Minister for Local Government had not expedited the process. “A Local Government Minister has been in office for about three weeks, so what is causing the delay in nominating the MMDCEs? What is stopping them? But of course, we need to get qualified candidates and not people who have not even been to primary school to become an MCE. I…

18 Feb

Ken Ofori-Atta To Return To Ghana In May For OSP Inquiry – Afenyo-Markin

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Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has announced that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to return to Ghana in May 2025 following a medical assessment abroad. His statement follows the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) decision to declare Ofori-Atta wanted in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation, urging the public to provide information on his whereabouts. Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Afenyo-Markin assured that the former Minister’s legal representatives have been in contact with the OSP and confirmed his scheduled return. He stated that Ofori-Atta is willing to appear for an in-person interrogation upon arrival. “The legal…

14 Feb

Why Should Our Son, Afenyo-Markin Be Denied Land? – Effutu Traditional Council

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the Effutu Traditional Council has strongly condemned criticism against its Member of Parliament and Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, over his acquisition of land from the Paramountcy for development. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 edition of the Aboakyer Festival, the Omanhene, Neenyi Ghartey VII, expressed disappointment over the level of criticism and falsehoods directed at Afenyo-Markin, describing the attacks as malicious and unfounded. Neenyi Ghartey VII questioned why Afenyo-Markin, a son of the land, should be denied land for development while individuals from other parts of the country and even foreign nationals have been allocated land without the Effutu…

04 Feb

New BoG Governor Should Not Engage In Official Duties Until Approved – Afenyo-Markin To Mahama

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The Minority in Parliament has raised objections to Dr. Johnson Asiamah assuming office as Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) before receiving formal approval from the Council of State. Dr. Asiamah was nominated by President John Dramani Mahama on January 31, 2025, following a request by outgoing Governor Dr. Ernest Addison to proceed on leave ahead of his retirement on March 31, 2025. However, in a letter to President Mahama dated February 4, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin argued that Dr. Asiamah should not perform official duties until his appointment is approved. He emphasized that with the Council of State…

03 Feb

‘They Begged Us Not To Ask Linda Ocloo Questions Because She Is A Widow’ – Afenyo-Markin Claims

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The Ranking Member of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has finally addressed why the committee did not properly scrutinise the Greater Accra Regional Minister-designate during her vetting process. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister-designate, was scheduled for vetting on January 28, 2025, and became the fastest nominee to complete the Parliamentary Appointments Committee's vetting, doing so in under 10 minutes. Ocloo, who is also the Member of Parliament of Shai-Osudoku, was not asked any questions by the committee members, which raised concerns among the general public. Afenyo-Markin merely indicated that the delegation accompanying Ocloo was…

03 Feb

They Cannot Tell The Public About Their Houses At Airport Hills, That Is Why They Say ‘My Wife Takes Care Of Me’ – Afenyo-Markin

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The Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticized an unknown individual believed to be the Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations minister-designate, Sam Nartey George. According to Afenyo-Markin, some members of the ruling government are acting childish, portraying to the public that they are righteous in the ongoing alleged state looting but far from reality. He explained that the work of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), an investigative team set up by President John Mahama to recover state assets, must be questioned as they have neglected part of their responsibilities. He expressed surprise that the ORAL team has refused to investigate…

03 Feb

Afenyo-Markin Reveals How He Built His Fortune With US$15 Million In Bank Loans, Others

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The Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has disclosed that all his wealth was acquired through his business ventures before he entered politics. According to him, most of his assets, including properties, were obtained many years ago; therefore, he sees no reason why Operation Recover All Loot, President John Dramani Mahama's investigative team to recover state assets, should be pursuing his properties. In an interview on Joy News on February 2, 2025, Afenyo-Markin revealed that he had to leave school to pursue financial opportunities, which enabled him to establish his businesses and accumulate significant wealth. He disclosed some of the properties…

30 Jan

‘Freemasonry Is Not Anti-Christ; I Am A Committed Catholic’ – Afenyo-Markin Sheds Light On The Secret Society

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The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has vehemently defended Freemasonry and demystified fears about the secret society, saying it is not anti-Christ. Speaking on The Point of View on Channel 1 TV, monitored by GhanaWeb, the legal practitioner stated that he is a committed and proud Catholic and finds no problem being a member of the Freemasons. When asked by the show host, Bernard Avle, whether he took communion last Sunday, Afenyo-Markin responded, "You want to ask about Freemasonry? We will go there if you have time for us to talk about it. Yesterday, we had mass at home. Father…

29 Jan

Afenyo-Markin To Defence Minister-Designate: ‘Don’t Deny Me Protocol For Grilling You’

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The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged Defence Minister-designate Dr Edward Omane Boamah not to deny him a “protocol allocation” due to the intense questioning he faced during his vetting. His remarks followed a tense disagreement during an Appointments Committee session on Tuesday, January 28, over a document he presented to Dr Boamah regarding the latter’s comments on the Ghana International School (GIS) land issue. Dr Boamah had previously condemned what he called the activities of “land looters” under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration following an attempted land grab at GIS in Cantonments, Accra. The school’s security…

24 Jan

Afenyo-Markin Urges President Mahama To Reconsider 60 Ministers Limit

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The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on President John Mahama to reconsider his pledge to limit the number of ministers to 60, suggesting that such a cap could compromise effective governance. During the debate on the approval of ministerial nominees on Thursday, January 23, Mr Afenyo-Markin expressed his concerns about the practicality of managing government operations with such a limited number of appointees. He stated, "When we make mistakes, let's admit them and apologise. 60 ministers will not help your political cause." He further elaborated, "...I am not the president, but if I were to advise Mr President, I…