Alexander Afenyo-Markin is the Minority Leader in Parliament
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has defended the Minority’s rigorous approach to the vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court Justice nominees.
Speaking during the vetting of Supreme Court judge nominee Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo on Friday, June 20, 2025, he stated that criticisms of the Minority’s line of questioning during vetting were misplaced.
“There have been comments from certain quarters questioning why we, as lawyers, ask tough questions during vetting. Let me be clear; we are not here to get personal. We are here to deal with the law and issues of good governance,” he explained.
He noted that public officials, especially judges, must be prepared for scrutiny, just as lawmakers are.
“If you say that because we appear before nominees today, they might judge us tomorrow, my answer is simple: if Mr. Speaker grants me leave to practice, I will continue to do my work without fear. If a judge chooses to rule against me because I asked the right questions in Parliament, so be it,” he added.
Afenyo-Markin recalled his own legal record to dispel the notion that political pressure deters him.
“When I was in opposition from 2013 to 2016, I was a regular at the Supreme Court. I wasn’t afraid then, and I’m not afraid now.”
The Member of Parliament for Effutu also reminded Ghanaians of the Minority’s constitutional duty.
“Our role is to enrich democracy—that’s what we’re doing. So to those who are uncomfortable with our scrutiny, please bear with us. This is how democracy is deepened,” he said.
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