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The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates and members of the party to actively campaign and secure victories in both the presidential and parliamentary elections. He emphasised that the current Akufo-Addo administration faced challenges in Parliament due to the nearly equal …

The President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed the Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin as the new board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). This appointment was detailed in a letter signed by the Executive Secretary to the President, …

The Majority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned his NPP colleagues and party sympathisers against infighting ahead of the the party’s running mate announcement. As the 2024 elections approach and the decision of a running mate to NPP’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, remains under review, the party will benefit …

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to release documents related to the sale of its shares in four hotels to Dr. Bryan Acheampong, the Minister for Food and Agriculture. SSNIT is in the final stages of selling 60% of …

The Majority Leader of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Efuttu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed his preference for legislative work over ministerial duties. In an interview with Bernard Avle on Citi TV’s ‘Point of View’ on Monday, Afenyo-Markin stated that his passion lies in parliamentary work, and he has always …

The Member of Parliament for the Effutu constituency who is also the Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for the immediate amendment of the 1992 Constitution to put a cap on the number of seats in Parliament. The Efuttu MP says the financial challenges confronting the country does not …

The  Member of Parliament for the  Effutu constituency and Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could hand a windfall victory to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) if NPP MPs fail to engage with their constituents and allay their frustrations. According to him, research from civil …

The Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has told the Minority that the National Democratic Congress (NDC), when in government, went to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for support due to mismanagement of the economy.   The Effutu lawmaker stated on the floor of Parliament Friday July 1 that …

The 2022 State of the Nation Address expected to be presented by President Akufo-Addo has been postponed. This year’s address was scheduled for Thursday, March 3, 2022, but the Business Committee in Parliament said the President will not address the nation on the said date. Speaking on the floor of …

The deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the Minority in Parliament to support the passage of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy) to ensure government has the needed resources to run the affairs of the country, including evacuation of the many Ghanaians stranded in Ukraine. According to Mr. Afenyo-Markin, the …