'We shall not be silenced' - Minority on Bagbin's decision to walk out Abu Jinapor

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has vehemently denounced the government for allegedly employing state power to intimidate, harass, and silence opposition members. He contended that these actions were part of a systematic abuse of authority, designed to undermine the Minority's endeavors to hold the government accountable.

During a press conference on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Mr. Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the Opposition would not be deterred by what he characterized as the arrests, detention, and harassment of several of its members. He reiterated the caucus's steadfast dedication to its constitutional duty of examining government policies and championing the interests of the Ghanaian populace.

According to Afenyo-Markin, these incidents revealed a perceived campaign to weaken the opposition and dissuade its members from criticizing government actions. He described the situation as a coordinated autocratic misuse of power, aimed at draining the Opposition's determination and silencing their voices. The Minority Leader's remarks came in the wake of an incident at Parliament on Tuesday, where Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, was removed from the Chamber by a Parliamentary Marshal after challenging an allegation made against Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

Afenyo-Markin stated that the Opposition had no issue with lawful accountability, stressing that all citizens, including opposition politicians, should be subject to the law. However, he cautioned that state institutions should not be leveraged to compel political opponents to submit. "What we resist and shall never cease resisting is the transformation of state power into a tool of political submission, which we cannot compromise on," he asserted.

The Minority Leader pledged to continue advocating for accountability and raising concerns despite the obstacles. "We shall not be deterred. We shall not be intimidated. And we most certainly shall not be hushed," he concluded.