Also known as: Osahene Afenyo-Markin · Mr. Afenyo-Markin · Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin · Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin · Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader in Ghana's Parliament, advocating parliamentary scrutiny of government institutions and holding senior legislative role under NDC-led administration.
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Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, says friendship, forgiveness and prayer are anchors for survival in politics. …
Afenyo-Markin reflects on loneliness of public service, says survival is largely spiritualJoy Online
… Mr Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority leader, said professional integrity demands that parliamentary lawyers refuse to draft legislation inconsistent with constitutional requirements. …
Your client is Parliament, not a party; remain honest even when unwelcome – SpeakerJoy Online
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has called on journalists to intensify their investigative work and hold public institutions accountable, following recent major narcotics-related incidents. …
Afenyo-Markin urges stronger media scrutiny of public institutionsThe Ghanaian Times
THE Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has urged journalists to intensify investigative reporting and hold public institutions accountable, particularly amid concerns over narcotics-related incidents and Parliament’s inability to consider a Min …
Probe drug trade, hold state institutions accountable -Minority Leader challenges mediaJoy Online
… Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader of Parliament, also urged journalists to strengthen investigative reporting and pursue issues of public interest. …
Chief of Staff urges journalists to uphold accuracy, fairnessThe Chronicle
Solicitor for the plaintiff in a defamation suit against the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Samuel Adu Gyamfi, has rejected claims that his client, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is avoiding service of the writ. …
Afenyo- Markin: Sammy Gyamfi has been duly served with my writJoy Online
… He assured the Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, and the entire Minority Caucus that he would prioritise consultation and compromise where necessary to ensure Parliament effectively discharged its responsibilities. …
Agalga assumes office as Majority Leader, pledges consensus buildingThe Chronicle
The outgoing Majority Leader and Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has described Minority Leader, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin as a man of honesty, fortitude and integrity, despite his often forceful approach to parliame …
Osahen: Epitome Of Honesty …Mahama Ayariga Eulogises Minority LeaderJoy Online
Mahama Ayariga, the Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, on Thursday expressed appreciation for his working relationship with Mr Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, despite their opposing political roles in Parliament. …
“I enjoy your friendship despite our differences,” Ayariga tells Afenyo-MarkinThe Chronicle
… Minority Leader Afenyo Markin addressing the demonstrators The demonstrators later converged on Jubilee House, where Minority Leader, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, formally presented a petition on behalf of the NPP, allied political parties, civil society organisations and the …
NPP, Allies Petition Mahama Over Alleged Threats To DemocracyThe Minority Leader told a visiting cultural group that friendship, forgiveness, and prayer are anchors for survival in politics. He reflected on his unplanned entry into public life, saying it came at the call of classmates when a candidate stepped down in the Effutu constituency.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Leader told a visiting cultural group that friendship, forgiveness, and prayer are anchors for survival in politics. He reflected on his unplanned entry into public life, saying it came at the call of classmates when a candidate stepped down in the Effutu constituency.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Speaker Alban Bagbin has told legal counsels to African parliaments that their loyalty must be to Parliament as a constitutional institution, not to political parties or individuals. Opening the 8th Africa Colloquium of Legal Counsel to Parliaments in Accra, he described independence of parliamentary legal advice as a democratic imperative essential to protecting the public from state overreach.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has called on journalists to intensify investigative work and hold public institutions accountable, citing the media's constitutional responsibility to pursue matters of national concern—particularly following recent narcotics-related incidents and after the Speaker blocked a Minority-sponsored motion for a parliamentary inquiry.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Leader in Parliament has called on journalists to intensify investigative reporting and hold public institutions accountable, particularly regarding narcotics-related incidents and concerns about Parliament's inability to consider a Minority-sponsored motion for an inquiry. He warned that increasing reports of drug-related incidents could damage Ghana's international reputation, undermine border security, and affect legitimate export trade.
12 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has urged journalists to uphold accuracy, fairness and professional ethics while holding public officials accountable, cautioning against prioritising speed of publication over national peace and individual rights. He made the call at the launch of the 30th Ghana Journalists Association Media Awards in Accra on Wednesday, also calling on the GJA to strengthen training and engagement with digital content creators to ensure innovation and professional standards advance together.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The solicitor for Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who filed a defamation suit against Ghana Gold Board CEO Samuel Adu Gyamfi at the High Court in Accra on August 24, 2026, has stated the writ was duly served on Ayine & Partners law firm after they indicated authority to accept service. However, the law firm returned the writ on August 27, 2026, claiming their client had changed his mind, and when the court bailiff attempted personal service at Gyamfi's office, he refused to accept the writ.
29 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
James Agalga, NDC Member of Parliament for Builsa North, has officially assumed office as the new Majority Leader following the appointment of former Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. Agalga pledged to adopt a consensus-driven approach, prioritising consultation and compromise with the Minority Caucus to ensure Parliament effectively discharges its responsibilities and accomplishes the President's Reset Agenda.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama Ayariga, the outgoing Majority Leader and Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, described Minority Leader Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin as a man of honesty, fortitude and integrity during his ministerial vetting before Parliament's Appointments Committee, acknowledging the Minority Leader's assertive parliamentary interventions while noting his commitment to scrutinising government business.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
During his parliamentary vetting as Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga praised Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin as a person of integrity and honesty, saying he values their friendship despite their opposing political roles and one and a half years of working together in Parliament.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Hundreds of NPP members, allied parties, civil society organisations and concerned citizens marched through Accra protesting what they described as threats to constitutional democracy, judicial independence and the rule of law under President Mahama's administration. The Minority Leader formally presented petitions to Jubilee House and the Supreme Court alleging selective justice, political intimidation and undermining of democratic institutions.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has criticised the NDC Government over "executive incompetence, majority tyranny, and a timid judiciary," saying the Republic is "not in safe hands." He called for parliamentary inquiries into June floods that killed 34 people, a military helicopter crash, and a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise in which at least six young women reportedly died, and criticised the government's economic policy.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Leader in Parliament alleged that President Mahama possesses knowledge of individuals engaged in illegal mining and challenged the Attorney-General to obtain a formal statement from the President as evidence of commitment to fighting galamsey. Afenyo-Markin cited the President's March address to Organised Labour in which Mahama acknowledged that members of his political tradition were involved in illegal mining activities.
3 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Parliamentary Minority has declared NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Wontumi) a "political prisoner" following his High Court conviction, alleging selective justice and constitutional breaches, including that judgment was delivered in the absence of his lead counsel. The Minority vowed to use parliamentary and constitutional avenues to challenge the verdict while stating it supports prosecution of illegal mining and does not seek immunity based on political affiliation.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has objected to the 20-year prison sentence handed down to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) on two counts under the Minerals and Mining Act, alleging procedural irregularities including denial of counsel and selective prosecution, and vowing to appeal to higher courts.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party United States branch will hold its 2026 Branch Delegates Conference from July 24–26 in Westborough, Massachusetts, where delegates will elect a new national executive team and discuss policy and strategy ahead of Ghana's 2028 general elections.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority says it will support the government's GH¢300 million emergency assistance for flood victims, but demands strict parliamentary scrutiny to ensure transparency and accountability. The Minority Leader noted that while relief is necessary, it cannot replace long-term flood control measures, and urged government to move beyond sympathy to prevent future disasters.
1 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The NPP's Minority Leader has urged party members to remain united and disciplined as the party prepares to challenge for power in 2028, while accusing the governing NDC of failing to deliver on campaign promises.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party's legislators are participating in a "Mastering Parliamentary Excellence" training programme in the United Kingdom, the third such capacity-building initiative abroad. The programme aims to sharpen legislative performance, improve policy analysis, strengthen constituency engagement, and deepen party organization.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A delegation of Minority Caucus MPs met Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada to discuss national development priorities, diaspora welfare, and Ghana–Canada relations. The MPs, on a capacity-building programme, explored challenges facing Ghanaian communities abroad and avenues for deepening bilateral cooperation.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A delegation of Members of Parliament from the Minority Caucus met with Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada to discuss national development priorities, diaspora welfare, and Ghana–Canada relations. The MPs, on a capacity-building programme in Canada, explored issues affecting Ghanaians living abroad and avenues for strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's NPP Minority Caucus has criticized the NDC administration for what it calls political insincerity on the amended Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, accusing the ruling party of reversing its previous opposition to amendments when it was in opposition.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority Caucus has called for the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, passed unanimously by the 8th Parliament in 2024, to be reintroduced in its original form and sent to President John Mahama for assent, accusing the governing NDC of abandoning a position it championed while in opposition.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece describes Minority Leader Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin as a rare political figure whose influence extends beyond his parliamentary title, emphasizing his loyalty to allies and supporters through difficult moments.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader in Parliament, has accused senior NDC government figures of abandoning governance to position themselves for the 2028 presidential succession race, claiming the competition is distracting ministers from addressing pressing national crises and worsening economic hardships. He cited concerns raised even by the President's Executive Secretary about the early succession campaign.
22 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Mahama Ayariga, the Bawku MP and Majority Leader, defended the current NDC administration's economic stewardship in Parliament, arguing Ghana is experiencing one of its fastest economic recoveries and has stabilized after what he characterized as mismanagement under the previous NPP government.
22 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Samuel Jinapor, Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, has criticised the continued detention of Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), warning that the criminal justice system must not be used to suppress political opposition or public commentary, and arguing that bail should not be used as a punitive measure.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has petitioned Ghana's diplomatic community alleging that the Mahama administration is weaponising state institutions against political opponents, journalists, and critics, warning that the country is returning to a "culture of silence" through fear and politically motivated prosecutions.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has accused President John Dramani Mahama of resurrecting Ghana's abolished criminal libel regime through the prosecution of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), who was arraigned on charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news stemming from a social media video criticising a Circuit Court judge. Afenyo-Markin described the arrest and prosecution as unconstitutional, a threat to free speech and democracy, and "state-sponsored political persecution."
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has condemned the arrest and prosecution of Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), calling it "state-sponsored political persecution" by President John Dramani Mahama's government. Abronye DC was arraigned on May 13, 2026, on charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news stemming from comments criticizing a Circuit Court judge's conduct and impartiality.
17 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has criticised EOCO Executive Director Raymond Archer for lacking professionalism and making the institution excessively personalised and emotionally driven, contrasting his management style unfavourably with that of other state investigative agencies like the DNI and CID.
9 May 2026 · The Chronicle →