Soon Ghanaians will clap for me why I said Afenyo-Markin should relinquish his position – Taiwah

Peter Tawiah has renewed his call for Hon. Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin to step down as Minority Leader in Parliament, expressing confidence that Ghanaians would eventually appreciate the reasons behind his position.

In a Facebook post, Tawiah insisted that his earlier advice to the Effutu MP remained relevant, adding that time would prove him right. He expressed this conviction through the statement, “Soon Ghanaians will understand and clap for me,” suggesting that developments within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary caucus would eventually justify his recommendation.

Despite urging Afenyo-Markin to relinquish his leadership position, Tawiah was careful to acknowledge the qualities he admires about him. He described the Minority Leader as hardworking, intelligent and humble, and even referred to him as his “poster boy.” However, he maintained that being an admirable individual does not necessarily mean that the Minority Leader position is the most suitable responsibility for him under the current political circumstances.

His comments appear to build on earlier concerns he raised about developments within the NPP’s parliamentary minority caucus. Tawiah had previously suggested that some members were unhappy with Afenyo-Markin’s leadership approach and indicated that disagreements within the group could create difficulties for the party ahead of future political contests.

His latest intervention has therefore been interpreted by some observers as a continuation of his call for leadership changes within the caucus. Rather than presenting his position as a personal attack, Tawiah appears to believe that a change at the leadership level could help protect the party’s interests, improve internal cooperation and strengthen its political strategy.

The comments have generated different reactions among members of the public. Some supporters of Afenyo-Markin have defended his continued leadership, pointing to his parliamentary experience, communication skills and ability to challenge the governing party. Others have supported Tawiah’s position, arguing that leadership changes can sometimes create opportunities for fresh ideas and renewed direction.

The debate has also brought renewed attention to succession planning and internal unity within the NPP. While Tawiah remains confident that his advice will eventually be appreciated, whether Afenyo-Markin will consider stepping aside remains uncertain. His statement has nevertheless added to discussions about the future direction of the party’s parliamentary leadership.

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