Also known as: Mr Afenyo-Markin · Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin · Afenyo-Markins · Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin · Minority Leader Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin · Afenyo · Hon. Afenyo Markin · Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin · Alexander Afenyo-Markins · Afenyp-Markin
Minority Leader of Ghana's parliament who has criticized government on judicial selectivity, environmental oversight, and parliamentary inquiries since 2026.
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Joy Online
The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has demanded the immediate release of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) custody. …
Afenyo-Markin demands Baffour Awuah’s release from EOCO’s custody, end to alleged political intimidationJoy Online
The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has challenged the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to intensify efforts to identify and prosecute the financiers and organisers behind Ghana-linked drug trafficking networks. …
Pursue drug kingpins, not persecute political opponents – Afenyo-Markin tells EOCOJoy Online
… come out sufficiently, at that point I will also suggest that even not the Parliament at all, but some investigation, some official investigation body, professionally should go into it.” The Minority has rejected the Speaker’s ruling, with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin …
Cocaine probe: Speaker is right in dismissing Minority’s motion of parliamentary inquiry – Dr PelpuoThe Chronicle
… Afenyo-Markin raises intelligence concerns Earlier, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin raised concerns about the willingness of Ghana’s international counterparts to share intelligence on narcotics trafficking. …
Bagbin Rejects Minority’s Demand For Cocaine ProbeJoy Online
… The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, said the committee would have looked at container scanning, customs controls, port access, intelligence sharing and coordination between agencies, not at the guilt of any accused person. …
Ghana ranked 5th source of cocaine seized at Antwerp, Belgium in 2025Joy Online
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has rejected Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to dismiss the Minority’s motion seeking a parliamentary inquiry into recent major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana. …
Cocaine probe: Speaker got it wrong by blocking parliamentary inquiry – Minority LeaderJoy Online
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised the Majority and Speaker Alban Bagbin over the handling of the Minority’s push for a parliamentary inquiry into recent cocaine seizures. …
Cocaine probe: Majority used super majority with Speaker’s support to weaken Parliament – Afenyo-MarkinJoy Online
… Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said the Speaker erred by relying on ongoing criminal proceedings to determine the scope and manner of the proposed parliamentary inquiry. …
‘We will not let this matter rest’ – Afenyo-Markin after Bagbin rejects narcotics probeJoy Online
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says the Speaker’s ruling rejecting a motion seeking a parliamentary inquiry into recent cocaine seizures has failed the integrity test required of Parliament to discharge its constitutional duties. …
Speaker’s ruling has failed integrity test required of Parliament to discharge its duties – Afenyo-MarkinJoy Online
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged Speaker Alban Bagbin to allow the leaders of the respective parliamentary caucuses adequate opportunity to make their submissions before ruling on the admissibility of the matter before the House. …
‘Give caucus leaders adequate time to speak before ruling’ – Afenyo-Markin to BagbinMinority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the government of using political distractions and high-profile arrests to divert public attention from Ghana's drug-trafficking problem and major cocaine seizures linked to the country. He says the Minority's attempts to secure a parliamentary inquiry into recent cocaine seizures have been blocked.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the government of using political distractions and high-profile arrests to divert public attention from Ghana's drug-trafficking problem and major cocaine seizures linked to the country. He says the Minority's attempts to secure a parliamentary inquiry into recent cocaine seizures have been blocked.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The German Embassy in Accra marked German Unity Day on September 30 with a festival featuring music, dance, art performances and cultural acts by artists including Okyeame Kwame, KiDi, and DopeNation, attended by Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei and other government officials. The event celebrated the longstanding friendship and partnership between Ghana and Germany, with an art exhibition by Accra-based German artist Rebekka Macht.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Mahama-led government of using investigative and prosecutorial agencies disproportionately against opposition figures, citing the attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah and raising concerns about warrant procedures and his detention.
7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has argued that the Ghana Gold Board's current structure does not sufficiently distinguish legally mined gold from galamsey gold, warning that the absence of clear regulatory distinctions creates incentives for illegal mining and poses environmental threats to forests and water bodies.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on the government to make a clear decision on the National Cathedral project, arguing it could serve as a tourist attraction and national landmark beyond its function as a place of worship. He made the remarks during an October 6, 2026 meeting between the Minority Caucus and the Christian Council of Ghana, as the government reviews the stalled project following its return to state control.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Leader has appealed to the Christian Council of Ghana to intervene in arrests and detentions of citizens related to free speech, arguing that criminal sanctions for speech issues undermine public confidence in democracy and that affected parties should pursue civil remedies instead.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that illegal mining (galamsey) risks destroying Ghana's forest reserves, including Atewa Forest, and poses a serious threat to the country's natural resources and water security. He cited concerns raised by Organised Labour and religious bodies about the scale of illegal mining as justification for urgent action.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin declared at the NPP's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi that the party will intensify scrutiny of the Mahama administration and defend democratic freedoms, saying it will not be deterred by what he described as attempts to silence critics. He accused the government of intolerance toward opposition figures and cited arrests of several opposition personalities as evidence.
3 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin accused the Mahama government of intimidating critics and said the NPP will continue to demand accountability through democratic and parliamentary processes without fear of arrest or imprisonment.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP held its National Delegates Congress in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3, to elect new national executives for party reorganisation and preparations towards the 2028 general elections. NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia urged all aspirants to accept the election outcome in good faith and remain committed to the party's collective interest, while Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin called on party members to unite and hold the government accountable.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged the NPP and Parliamentary Minority to hold the Mahama government accountable without fear of arrest or intimidation, while remaining united in opposition and offering credible alternatives to Ghanaians.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin addressed NPP delegates at the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, urging unity and healing after the party's 2024 electoral defeat. He expressed confidence the party will return to power in 2028 through collective effort and internal reorganisation.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office says it is working with the Attorney-General's Office to bring Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah before a weekend court following his voluntary surrender on October 1. EOCO denied reports that the MP had been granted GH¢50 million bail and said investigations remain ongoing.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, who voluntarily reported to the Economic and Organised Crime Office on October 1, was made to wait several hours before questioning and was arrested after providing information about a law firm case involving SIC Life in 2018.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has questioned EOCO's decision to search the residence of detained Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, arguing that the court order specifically authorised a search only of his law firm in Dzorwulu.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Economic and Organised Crime Office of selective justice, alleging that the state is more interested in intimidating opposition MPs than tackling narcotics networks. He condemned EOCO's handling of the case involving Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, claiming EOCO sought to arrest the MP without a warrant, obtained one only a week later, and did not properly approach the Speaker of Parliament despite the MP's referral of EOCO invitations to the Clerk of Parliament.
2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Manhyia South MP, was granted bail of GH¢50 million with three sureties after appearing before the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to assist with an investigation into allegations including criminal conspiracy, financial loss to SIC Savings and Loans, money laundering, and tax-related offences. The MP has rejected allegations that he received GH¢2.2 million in legal fees.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea has criticised the detention of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by the Economic and Organised Crime Office in connection with investigations into transactions involving SIC Life Savings and Loans, questioning the treatment despite the legislator's voluntary cooperation.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Frank Annoh-Dompreh visited EOCO to check on Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, who is being held during an investigation into SIC Life Savings and Loans transactions, but was unable to meet him. The Minority has called for the MP's immediate release while pledging not to interfere with the investigation.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
John Boadu, an NPP National Chairman aspirant, said he did not expect Manhyia South MP Baffour Awuah to die in EOCO custody but added that his death there would be acceptable to "us," remarks made after visiting the detained legislator at the Economic and Organised Crime Office. The MP is being questioned over transactions involving SIC Life Savings and Loans following an arrest warrant, while the Minority Leader has called for his immediate release.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has demanded the immediate release of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah from EOCO's custody, claiming the MP voluntarily reported to the agency on October 1 to assist with an investigation into SIC Life Savings and Loans transactions, but raises concerns about his treatment and fairness of the investigative process.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has challenged EOCO to intensify efforts against drug traffickers and their financiers rather than what he characterises as a disproportionate focus on investigating Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, who reported voluntarily to EOCO on October 1 and was arrested in connection with alleged unauthorised financial transactions involving SIC Life Savings and Loans.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo has endorsed Speaker Alban Bagbin's rejection of an opposition motion for a parliamentary inquiry into major drug seizures, arguing that Parliament should allow security agencies and courts to complete their work first to avoid overlapping investigations.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Bagbin has rejected a minority motion seeking a parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, ruling that such an inquiry would interfere with ongoing criminal investigations and judicial proceedings. Bagbin said the proposed Ad Hoc Committee would prejudice the interests of parties to pending judicial matters, though he left open the possibility of future parliamentary inquiry once criminal proceedings conclude.
30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana ranked fifth among countries of origin for cocaine seized at Belgium's Antwerp port in 2025, the only African nation in the top five dominated by Latin American states. Belgian customs seized nearly 55 tonnes of cocaine at Antwerp last year; Ghana's ranking reflects large seizures in cassava flour and other legitimate exports from Tema.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin rejected Speaker Alban Bagbin's decision to dismiss a motion seeking a parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, arguing the Speaker erred by citing ongoing criminal proceedings to block Parliament's proposed Ad Hoc Committee investigation into how narcotics consignments were processed, inspected, cleared and exported.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the Majority and Speaker Alban Bagbin for using their numerical strength to prevent Parliament from inquiring into recent cocaine seizures, calling the Speaker's decision to declare the motion inadmissible a setback for parliamentary oversight and democracy.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has rejected Speaker Alban Bagbin's ruling dismissing its motion for a parliamentary inquiry into recent narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, vowing to pursue the matter through legitimate avenues. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said the Speaker erred by citing ongoing criminal proceedings to determine the scope of the proposed inquiry.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says the Speaker's rejection of a motion seeking parliamentary inquiry into recent cocaine seizures failed the integrity test required of Parliament and undermines its constitutional mandate to oversee public institutions.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has asked Speaker Alban Bagbin to allow parliamentary caucus leaders adequate opportunity to make submissions before the House rules on the admissibility of a matter, noting the issue has implications for Ghana's democratic image and international reputation.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →