NDC MP praises Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin

In an uncommon instance of bipartisan unity, a Member of Parliament from the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has openly commended Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, describing him as “a very kind, lovely person.”

In a welcome departure from the frequently heated political arguments, the surprise tribute occurred during an event in Tsiame in the Volta Region, where the Minority Leader—who is also the Member of Parliament for Effutu in the Central Region—donated 100 hair dryers and 100 sewing machines to empower women in the Tsiame community.

The event, which drew hundreds from Tsiame, Asadame, and surrounding communities in the Keta constituency, emphasized collaboration beyond political lines and underscored the vital role of women in community development.

The MP for Keta, Kwami Dzudzorli Gakpey, in his brief speech, praised Afenyo-Markin—whose father hails from Tsiame—for his calm demeanor, tactful leadership, and generous gestures, many of which are made quietly behind the scenes.

“I would like to inform the general public that today’s occasion is not a party activity. It is the homecoming of our beloved brother, a son of the soil. Our own leader is visiting to give back to his community. This is not the first time—when I was in the 8th Parliament, he extended a similar gesture to us—and I would like to use this opportunity to express my appreciation to him.

“When you see the leader from afar, you might think he’s a difficult person. But he is a very kind, lovely person. Politically, it’s a different terrain, but when it comes to brotherhood, he is different. So today, we are here as brothers. Nobody should go out there and say this is an NDC/NPP rally. We are not engaging in any political activity here. This is the homecoming of our own brother, giving back to his community.”

Mr. Gakpey called on other citizens to emulate the gesture to help improve the fortunes of people in the area.

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