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21 May

Govt Has Paid Over GH¢6Bn To Contractors – Majority Leader

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The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has revealed that the government has paid contractors over GH¢6 billion in the past two months. This announcement counters the Minority Caucus's claim that the government borrowed GH¢7 billion from the Treasury Bill market to fund these payments. Despite the Chamber of Construction Industry denying the borrowing claim, Afenyo-Markin confirmed on the floor of Parliament that substantial payments were made to contractors, leading to the resumption of stalled road projects. “In the last two months, the government has paid contractors in excess of GH¢6 billion. I repeat, GH¢6 billion. These monies, Mr. Speaker,…

05 Mar

Anti-Gay Bill, 2021 Yet To Be Submitted To President — Majority Leader

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Accra, March 5, GNA – Mr Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader in Parliament, Monday said the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021, also known as the Anti-Gay Bill, is yet to be submitted to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his assent. He explained that the Drafting Department of the House was in the process of compiling the Bill. “There’s some seeming pressure on the presidency regarding the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill that Parliament passed. Well, the process is that when the bill is passed, it must first be compiled by the Drafting Department. As we speak, as the…

23 Feb

Parliament’s Unity Depends On Me, I Can’t Allow Rancour To Prevail – Afenyo-Markin

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The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has affirmed his dedication to fostering a collaborative and harmonious atmosphere between the majority and minority caucuses in parliamentary proceedings. Addressing Parliament on Friday, February 23, following his confirmation as the Majority Leader, he assured the House of his commitment to promoting unity and peace within the legislative body. “Honourable Minority Leader, let me assure you that we are going to have a time of bipartisanship. I want to assure you of my commitment…we are going to work together because the happiness and the unity of this house shall materially depend on me and I…

23 Feb

Your Name Is Inked In The History Books Of NPP Forever- Chairman Wontumi Praises Former Majority Leader

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The Ashanti regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako has heaped praises on the former Majority Leader of Parliament, Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, after the latter's resignation. According to the Ashanti Governor, the Suame legislator's name will forever be mentioned in the history books of NPP, for honourably resigning as the majority leader. This comes after the Honourable Member of Parliament had voluntarily resigned as the Majority Leader on Wednesday, "in order to still the storm and facilitate the peace and unity for the party at this time". Speaking on the floor of Parliament, he clarified that…

19 Feb

Afenyo-Markin To Replace Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu As Majority Leader

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Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the current Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, is to be replaced by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the current Deputy Majority Leader, Citi News reports. There is no immediate indication as to whether the Suame MP will keep his role in government as Minister for Parliamentary Affairs. What is clear, however, is that he is likely to be named as the Chairman of the NPP’s 2024 Manifesto Committee. Frank Annoh Dompreh, the present Majority Chief Whip and MP Nsawam-Adoagyiri will ascend to the role of Deputy Majority Leader, thereby creating space for Habib Iddrisu, the current First Deputy Chief…