Our voice must be heard – Afenyo-Markin warns Majority against taking NPP’s 87 MPs for granted

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has cautioned the ruling majority against underestimating the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) 87 MPs, emphasizing that the Minority's voice needs to be heard in Parliament. Speaking on Joy News' The Probe, the Effutu MP acknowledged the challenges of leading a smaller caucus in a chamber dominated by the governing side, which holds 189 MPs.

Afenyo-Markin stressed that the Minority must work harder to ensure its concerns are given the attention it deserves, despite its numerical disadvantage. He highlighted the difficulty of navigating Parliament with a speaker and a first deputy who are not aligned with the Opposition, making it harder for the Minority to have its say.

Afenyo-Markin urged the NPP caucus to adopt a focused strategy, demanding hard work, determination, and a deliberate approach to parliamentary business to ensure it remains effective. Despite the current numerical situation, he remains confident that the NPP can grow and make an impact, citing historical examples. He reminded that the party had only 61 MPs in the Second Parliament after missing the 1992 elections, and through persistent efforts, it rose to 102 members by the 2000 elections.

Afenyo-Markin believes this history gives the current 87-member caucus the confidence to make a significant impact, as long as they maintain focus and ensure their contributions carry weight in Parliament.