Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin is the Minority Leader
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has rejected claims that they have been obstructive, insisting that the caucus has consistently demonstrated cooperation, while upholding its constitutional duty to scrutinise government business.
Addressing a press conference at Parliament House in Accra on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Minority Leader said the caucus had worked in good faith to ensure the smooth functioning of the government, particularly in the approval of ministerial nominees and the passage of key legislations.
He noted that during the previous year’s ministerial vetting process, only two or three nominees were subjected to voting, while the vast majority were approved by consensus.
According to him, Parliament approved the nominees in record time, a move driven by the Minority’s recognition of the need for government ministries to function effectively without prolonged delays.
“We took a view that we should not allow ministries to remain non-operational for several months. Government needed ministers to take responsibility, and so we set a record time for approvals — something that has never happened in our Fourth Republic,” he said.
The Minority Leader further explained that most government bills laid before Parliament were also handled cooperatively, with lawmakers engaging in constructive amendments on the floor and adopting consensus-based approaches through established parliamentary procedures.
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He stressed that while the Minority raised critical concerns about government programmes, these interventions were never intended to frustrate the work of government.
“We understand that governance must be seamless, but at the same time, we cannot yield our duty to scrutinise,” he stated.
Drawing from his experience as a former Majority Leader, he said he was fully aware of the challenges involved in managing government business in Parliament and would, therefore, be the last person to deliberately obstruct proceedings.
“I have a duty to democracy to hold the government to account, and that is the work we have done,” he added.
Acknowledging that the Minority’s actions may not always satisfy all stakeholders, the Minority Leader maintained that the caucus remains confident in its record, leaving history to be the ultimate judge of its conduct.
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