We Thought We’d A Least Have About 120 Seats, But Now We’re Back To Where We Were In 1997—Afenyo
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Kevin Taylor, a controversial media personality, recently criticized Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for his leadership approach. Taylor’s remarks came after Afenyo-Markin discussed the challenges he faced during an interview on the KSM Show, particularly regarding the vetting of President John Mahama’s ministers after the 2020 elections. Afenyo-Markin revealed that some members of his party had criticized him for fast-tracking Mahama’s ministers through the vetting process, but he defended his decision, explaining that his primary focus was on avoiding a leadership vacuum and ensuring the government could function without unnecessary delays.
In response, Taylor mocked Afenyo-Markin’s actions, suggesting that his willingness to expedite the ministerial vetting was a sign of his alignment with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Taylor argued that Afenyo-Markin’s actions were more in line with the NDC’s interests than with those of his own party, implying that the Minority Leader was more concerned with political maneuvering than standing firm for the NPP. Taylor’s comments raised eyebrows, especially as he suggested that Afenyo-Markin was compromising the NPP’s position for political gain.
Afenyo-Markin also spoke about the difficulties of leading the NPP, highlighting the pressure he faced, often feeling isolated in his efforts. He expressed frustration with the Speaker of Parliament, whom he accused of being influenced by NDC pressures. Reflecting on the NPP’s losses in the 2024 elections, Afenyo-Markin emphasized the urgent need for the party to rebrand and regain the trust of the electorate to move forward. He acknowledged the challenges the party faced, including the impact of the debt exchange program on their base.
Source: Ghanaweb