Tension Rocks NPP as Patricia Appiagyei Warns Bawumia Against Removing Afenyo-Markin

Tension is reportedly emerging within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following a warning attributed to Patricia Appiagyei over the position of Alexander Afenyo-Markin as the Minority Leader in Parliament.

Madam Patricia Appiagyei has reportedly cautioned former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia against attempting to remove Afenyo-Markin from the leadership position, warning that such a move could provoke strong reactions from party members.

The reported warning has drawn attention to the internal dynamics of the NPP as the party continues to navigate its leadership arrangements and prepare for future political contests.

Afenyo-Markin, who represents the Effutu Constituency in Parliament, occupies a key position in the party’s parliamentary leadership. As Minority Leader, he plays an important role in coordinating the NPP caucus, responding to government policies and presenting the opposition’s position on national issues.

Patricia Appiagyei is also a prominent figure within the NPP and serves as the Member of Parliament for Asokwa. Her reported comments have therefore raised questions about the level of support Afenyo-Markin enjoys among sections of the party and the possible implications of any attempt to change the parliamentary leadership.

Dr Bawumia, who served as Ghana’s Vice President from 2017 to 2025 and was the NPP’s presidential candidate in the 2024 general election, remains an influential figure in the party.

However, the selection and replacement of a Minority Leader involve parliamentary caucus procedures and party considerations. Any proposed leadership change would therefore need to be assessed within the relevant institutional and political framework.

The reported warning could intensify discussions among party supporters about unity, leadership authority and the future direction of the NPP.

It is important to note that the exact circumstances surrounding the alleged warning have not been independently established in the information available. Further details would be needed to confirm whether Bawumia has proposed any move against Afenyo-Markin or whether either individual has responded to the report.

For now, the development highlights the sensitivity surrounding parliamentary leadership and the importance of maintaining unity within the opposition party.

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