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The new Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called upon the Minority Caucus in Parliament to strengthen its bipartisan efforts with the Majority Caucus, emphasizing the mutual benefits such collaboration can yield.<\/p>\n

The endorsement of the leadership change within the majority caucus by the New Patriotic Party\u2019s National Council on Friday, February 23, provided the backdrop for Afenyo-Markin\u2019s address to Members of Parliament.<\/p>\n

In his plea to the minority caucus, Afenyo-Markin urged them to align with his caucus for shared advantages within the parliamentary setting.<\/p>\n

Additionally, he sought the cooperation and support of his colleagues, emphasizing the importance of unity for effective governance.<\/p>\n

The Effutu MP also took the opportunity to share the narrative of his life struggles, particularly in Winneba, where his political journey took root.<\/p>\n

Recounting a pivotal moment in 2004, he described how, due to perceived youthfulness, he was compelled to abandon his parliamentary bid. The challenges of being deemed too young for such a responsibility led him to step back from the political arena.<\/p>\n

The trajectory towards political success took a significant turn in 2012 when Afenyo-Markin triumphed, becoming the MP for Effutu.<\/p>\n

This notable shift in the leadership of the Majority Front Bench aligns with the recent interpretation of parliamentary procedures and corresponds with the Speaker\u2019s latest ruling on the selection process.<\/p>\n

The confirmation of these leadership changes transpired during a meeting presided over by the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong.<\/p>\n

Members of the Majority Caucus participated in discussions that centred on recommendations from the National Executive Committee (NEC) concerning the leadership reshuffle.<\/p>\n

The newly appointed leadership team for the Majority Front Bench will be:<\/p>\n

1. Majority Leader: Alexander Afenyo-Markin, MP for Effutu
2. Deputy Majority Leader: Patricia Appiagyei, MP for Asokwa
3. Majority Chief Whip: Frank Annoh Dompreh, MP for Nsawam\/Adoagyiri
4. First Deputy Majority Chief Whip: Habib Iddrisu, MP for Tolon
5. Second Deputy Majority Chief Whip: Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, MP for Sefwi Akontombra<\/p>\n\n

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