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\"Majority Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In a lively and engaging session today, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the outgoing Majority Leader of the 8th Parliament, once again demonstrated his knack for blending humour with political insight.<\/p>\n

As the final days of the current Parliament wind down and new and returning lawmakers prepare to take their seats after the December elections, Afenyo-Markin seized the moment to deliver a sharp and thought-provoking speech.<\/p>\n

Afenyo-Markin didn\u2019t hold back as he aimed at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its plans for the country\u2019s economy, which they have repeatedly claimed is in disarray.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe NDC has been vocal about the state of the economy, but they\u2019ve yet to answer a fundamental question: How do they intend to finance the economy?\u201d he asked, his voice laced with both seriousness and a hint of humour.<\/p>\n

He quickly turned the spotlight to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), where he emphasized their campaign promises, including the repeal of certain taxes, such as those on betting, the controversial E-levy, and emissions.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me remind you,\u201d Afenyo-Markin continued, \u201cwe\u2019re aware of our commitments\u2014promises we made to the people, like repealing the E-levy and reducing taxes on betting and emissions.<\/p>\n

But now, we need to ask the NDC, How are you going to balance these promises with the reality of financing an entire government?\u201d<\/p>\n

His questioning didn\u2019t stop there. With his signature wit, Afenyo-Markin dug deeper into the NDC\u2019s proposed strategies, especially their pledge to operate a leaner government.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re talking about a government with only 60 ministers,\u201d he remarked, a smirk crossing his face. \u201cThat\u2019s a huge reduction from the previous administration\u2019s numbers.<\/p>\n

But how practical is this? How do they plan to keep things running smoothly with such a drastic cut?\u201d<\/p>\n

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