Kofi Kapito serves as the Chief Executive of the Consumer Protection Agency
The Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Protection Agency, Kofi Kapito, has praised the tone and concern demonstrated by the Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin during his address at the recently held 2025 NPP Delegates Conference on July 19, but not without raising critical concerns.
Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast show on Monday, July 21, 2025, Kofi Kapito said he was emotionally moved by Afenyo-Markin’s words about humility, public service and inspirating words on listening to the citizenry.
He was however, quick to note that he found it hard to understand how such speeches doesn’t appear to translate into real action when politicians gain power.
“I was touched when Afenyo-Markin was speaking. But the question is, is that how they act when they are in power?” he questioned.
He lamented that many elected officials lose touch with the very people who brought them to office.
He cited poor time management, disrespect for voters, and the inaccessibility of political leaders as examples of how power often breeds detachment.
“If you know power resides with the people, for the people and by the people, then why does it seem like the people don’t matter once the votes are in?” he quizzed.
His comments serve as a timely reminder that political accountability begins not after elections, but from the very moment leaders begin to seek the people’s mandate.
AS/VPO
