Resign as Minority Leader despite lawsuit - Brako-Powers tells Afenyo-Markin on extortion allegation

Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has advised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to consider resigning from his position as Minority Leader to maintain the integrity of the Minority Caucus in Parliament, according to allegations of extortion. The allegation against Afenyo-Markin is considered serious because it implies criminal conduct, and should not be treated lightly as merely an insult.

Although Afenyo-Markin has filed a lawsuit against the accuser, the legal proceedings may take considerable time to conclude, potentially leaving the allegation unresolved for months or even years. This could negatively impact the credibility of the Minority Caucus when addressing important national issues. Brako-Powers emphasized that his suggestion for Afenyo-Markin to step down is not an admission of the allegation's truth, but rather a precautionary measure to protect the Caucus's reputation and allow the courts to independently evaluate the case.