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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 …

The Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged calm among Nation Builders Corp (NABCo) personnel over their delayed allowances. According to the Effutu MP, the personnel have a legitimate cause to complain, especially when the programme has been terminated. Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, in an interview on Joy News‘ The Probe, said he does …

Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin is courting the support of Ghanaians for a smooth passage of the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy popularly known as E-levy. To him, the E-levy was designed to allow for an improved standard of living.       He said the citizenry must be optimistic …

Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has said that the electronic transaction levy (E-levy) will be reduced from 1.75% to at least 1.5%. According to him, the reduced charge was captured in the revised version of the 2022 budget submitted by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta on Tuesday. Speaking on PM …

The Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has apologised for the image he used depicting sanding winning activity at Keta in the Volta Region. He rendered the apology on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, November 15. “I sincerely apologise for relying on this [picture]…I render an unqualified apology. We …