Alexander Afenyo Markin<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
In a surprising turn of events, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader, has expressed his admiration for Speaker Alban Bagbin\u2019s leadership, stating that he will be surprised if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) doesn\u2019t reappoint him as Speaker.<\/p>\n
Afenyo-Markin\u2019s comments come after the NDC secured a majority in Parliament, paving the way for a new government.<\/p>\n
During his address on the floor of Parliament house, Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the NDC\u2019s campaign promises, including reducing taxes, repealing the betting tax and e-levy, and decreasing taxes at the ports.<\/p>\n
However, he questioned the feasibility of these promises, wondering how the NDC plans to implement them without a clear source of funding.<\/p>\n
The Majority Leader conceded that no party can run a perfect government and acknowledged that mistakes were made during their tenure.<\/p>\n
He praised Speaker Bagbin\u2019s leadership, highlighting his ability to empower members and promote institutional growth.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Speaker, I don\u2019t know whether you have been retained or a new person is going to be appointed, but I pray that if they decide to retain you, Parliament is going to benefit. You have worked hard, Mr. Speaker, and you have worked hard to empower this institution\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201ci will be surprised if the NDC didn\u2019t appoint you again as Speaker. Of all that Mr. Speaker has done for them, I wonder if they would sack him. You have been a champion of parliamentary empowerment, and your leadership has been instrumental in promoting the interests of members\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Speaker, it\u2019s likely because we had you as a Speaker coming from within. You understand the intricacies of this House, and you have used that knowledge to strengthen our institution. Nobody can take away the institutional empowerment you\u2019ve given to Parliament, Mr. Speaker. It\u2019s equal to none.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, if the new government decides to bring a new Speaker, that Speaker should come from within. We don\u2019t want an outsider. We want somebody who understands us, somebody who knows the complexities of this House. Mr. Speaker, you have set the bar high, and whoever comes after you will have big shoes to fill\u201d Afenyo-Markin stated.<\/p>\n
*Background of Speaker Alban Bagbin\u2019s Leadership*<\/p>\n
Speaker Bagbin has been a key figure in Ghana\u2019s politics, serving as the Speaker of Parliament since 2021.<\/p>\n
During his tenure, he has been instrumental in promoting parliamentary democracy and has worked tirelessly to ensure the passage of key legislation.<\/p>\n
However, his leadership has not been without controversy.<\/p>\n
Alban Bagbin has been accused of favoring the NDC, and his decisions have sometimes been questioned by the opposition.<\/p>\n
-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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