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In a farewell address marking the end of Ghana’s 8th Parliament, Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin shared his experiences navigating the challenges of the legislative term.
Speaking on Monday, January 6, 2025, Afenyo-Markin referred to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) minority as “stubborn” and “difficult,” stating that their stance made consensus-building a daunting task.
“Mr. Speaker, the minority was such a tough, stubborn, difficult side. You could never have an agreement with them because they were smelling power, and I understand, rightly so,” he said.
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He also addressed criticisms of his leadership style, explaining the pressures he faced as Majority Leader during a highly polarised parliamentary term.
“Mr. Speaker, many did not understand why I was combative on a number of occasions. There were those who didn’t know how the heat was on me and were saying, ‘You are the Majority Leader; reach out.’”
Reflecting on the legislative work of the 8th Parliament, Afenyo-Markin lamented the lack of support from the minority, which he said hindered the completion of government business.
“The number of government businesses I would have loved to complete for political expediency and perhaps for purposes of principle, I did not get the support from the respected colleagues,” he added.
The remarks by Afenyo-Markin highlighted the tensions that defined the interactions between the majority and minority sides of the 8th Parliament.
