Alexander Afenyo-Markin
Alexander Afenyo-Markin is a Ghanaian politician serving as the Minority Leader in Parliament. He was among the MPs called out by Ivy Heward-Mills for their silence on the unresolved murder case of Joseph Boakye Danquah-Adu.
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The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has formally retracted and apologised to the Minister for the Interior.
‘Heavily hurt’ Muntaka accepts Afenyo-Markin's apology after fraud claims withdrawn
Ghana· 2026-03-05
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is to face Parliament’s Committee on Privileges and Immunities after the Interior Minister formally challenged him to substantiate allegations that the ongoing recruitment into the security services is unlawful and exploitative.
Afenyo-Markin referred to Privileges Committee over security recruitment claimsGhana· 2026-03-04
Alexander Afenyo-Markin credited former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo with decisively reviving and completing Ghana’s national identification project.
Ghana Card cut fraud and boosted financial inclusion — Minority LeaderGhana· 2026-03-03
Alexander Afenyo-Markin described the Free SHS policy as a structural break from Ghana’s past.
Free SHS shifted secondary education from privilege to right - Afenyo-MarkinGhana· 2026-03-03The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has rejected assertions that the Danquah-Dombo-Busia political tradition represents elite interests.
Afenyo-Markin defends Danquah-Dombo-Busia tradition against elitism claimsGhana· 2026-03-03
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, was invited to welcome the President.
Calm, interjections characterise President’s SONAGhana· 2026-02-28
Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised President John Dramani Mahama's 2026 State of the Nation Address.
Afenyo-Markin on President Mahama's SONA: ‘One year of slogans, no concrete actions’Ghana· 2026-02-27
Mr Ayariga added that even the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, would acknowledge visible development projects.
‘The Ghana you speak of today is bright’ — Ayariga praises President Mahama's SONAGhana· 2026-02-27The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, criticised the Finance Minister for focusing on macroeconomic indicators while failing to address pressing issues.
Finance Minister unveils external reserves policyGhana· 2026-02-26
Mr Afenyo-Markin said Parliament had a constitutional duty to investigate matters of public importance and expose inefficiency and maladministration.
Speaker demands Emergency Care Law after engineer’s death sparks national outrageGhana· 2026-02-25
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the government to position itself as an enabler rather than a controller of economic activity.
Govt should enable economy.... Not control it - Minority LeaderGhana· 2026-02-25
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has mounted strong opposition to the Bill, cautioning that it risks concentrating excessive authority in the hands of the National Security Coordinator.
Muntaka: Interior Minister explains why government wants to rename NIB as BNIGhana· 2026-02-19
Alexander Afenyo-Markin warned that the name change ignores the emotional significance the name Kotoka holds for some communities.
Sankofa or symbolism? The debate over renaming Kotoka International AirportGhana· 2026-02-09
Alexander Afenyo-Markin is the Minority Leader who stated that the Supreme Court ruling was a systemic correction for Ghana’s democracy.
Supreme Court's ruling on Kpandai victory for rule of law in Ghana - Minority in ParliamentGhana· 2026-01-28
Alexander Afenyo-Markin is the Minority Leader.
Refrain from using ‘machomen’ on election day - Owusu-Agyeman to aspirantsGhana· 2026-01-26
Alexander Afenyo-Markin recalled the entrenched position the Majority Caucus took when the bill was introduced in the House.
LGBTQ+ bill already passed by previous Parliament, no need to reconsider it - Mahama AyarigaGhana· 2025-10-22
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, attended the meeting with the NPP aspirants.
NPP presidential primary: Let campaigns reflect your vision, not rivalries - Former President Akufo-Addo urges aspirantsGhana· 2025-10-22
Alexander Afenyo-Markin is the MP and Minority Leader.
Akufo-Addo meets NPP flagbearer aspirantsGhana· 2025-10-21
The gathering was attended by the party’s top brass, including the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
NPP's big five pledge unity at Akufo-Addo's breakfast meetingGhana· 2025-10-21
Counsel for the accused, Afenyo-Markin, who prayed the court for a self recognisance bail, said his client was a well known person.
Abronye remanded in police custody for one more weekGhana· 2025-09-12
Alexander Afenyo-Markin is the Minority Leader in Parliament who was threatened by Chairman Azorka during the by-election.
NPP petitions IGP against Azorka, Amadu's assault at AkwatiaGhana· 2025-09-05
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised the removal of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as Chief Justice.
'We are mourning democracy' - Afenyo-Markin on removal of Chief JusticeGhana· 2025-09-02
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, was present at the memorial for Daddy Lumba.
One week observance held for LumbaGhana· 2025-09-01
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, recently criticised the NDC’s decision to contest the seat.
Police deploy over 5000 officers for Akwatia by-electionGhana· 2025-08-30
The Speaker led a parliamentary delegation that included the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga; the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin; the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror; Chief Whips and other officials to the bereaved homes to offer sympathy and solidarity.
Focus on helicopter crash victims’ legacies — Speaker of ParliamentGhana· 2025-08-12
Alexander Afenyo-Markin called for an urgent digital overhaul of the Hansard system to safeguard parliamentary records and make them more accessible.
Make our Hansard easily accessible online - Parliamentary leadershipGhana· 2025-08-11
Alexander Afenyo-Markin issued a statement on behalf of the Minority Caucus regarding the helicopter crash.
Helicopter crash: It’s national tragedy — NPP, MinorityGhana· 2025-08-07
The Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, criticised the government for growing authoritarian tendencies.
Speaker commends MPs for consensus-building as House adjourns sine dieGhana· 2025-08-05Other dignitaries who called on the family included the Member of Parliament (MP) for Effutu and Minority Leader in Parliament, Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
Former President Akufo-Addo, other dignitaries sign Daddy Lumba’s book of condolenceGhana· 2025-08-03
Alexander Afenyo-Markin was involved in a case re-argued by students during the moot court session.
Law school can’t be free for all — Acting Chief JusticeGhana· 2025-07-28
