Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has revealed that the recently revised standing orders of Parliament include a dedicated segment known as ‘Backbenchers Time.’ This initiative aims to provide Members of Parliament situated at the backbench with an opportunity to actively contribute their ideas and perspectives, thereby enriching the parliamentary practice. Speaking at a workshop held at […] The post New
The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has expressed optimism in the new Majority leadership’s ability to discharge its duties effectively. Following the resignation of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Deputy Majority Leader and MP for Efutu, has been designated as the new Majority Leader by the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Patricia Appiagyei, […] The post New
The National Council of the New Patriotic Party has confirmed the new leadership of the majority caucus in Parliament as Alexander Afenyo-Markin, MP for Effutu, prepares to take on the mantle of Majority Leader starting today, Friday, February 23. This significant change in the Majority Front Bench’s leadership follows the recent interpretation of parliamentary procedures […] The post NPP
The new Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called upon the Minority Caucus in Parliament to strengthen its bipartisan efforts with the Majority Caucus, emphasizing the mutual benefits such collaboration can yield. The endorsement of the leadership change within the majority caucus by the New Patriotic Party’s National Council on Friday, February 23, provided the backdrop […] The post Let’s
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has warned that it will not tolerate any further attempts to delay the approval of the bill on the promotion of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values, commonly known as the anti-gay bill. Last week, ahead of the third reading and potential passage of the bill, Deputy Majority […] The post We won’t tolerate
Alexander Afenyo-Markin The third reading of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill was ‘arrested’ yesterday by the Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. The Speaker, Read More... The post Afenyo ‘Arrests’ Passage Of Anti-Gay
The Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has reiterated his opposition to custodial sentences for gay activities. However, he says he is not against the principle of the anti-gay bill. Parliament, on Thursday, February 8, approved a three-to-five-year jail term for individuals who wilfully promote or sponsor LGBTQ activities, while those caught in the […] The post I
Alexander Afenyo-Markin Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the House to amend or delete clauses in the yet-to-be-passed anti-gay Bill that recommends custodial sentencing as the Read More... The post LGBTQ Bill:
The Member of Parliament for the Effutu constituency, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has handed over completed projects to various communities within Effutu in the Central Region. The projects include an ultra-modern ICT lab, a library, and a community center. He also broke ground for the construction of a 100-bed capacity District hospital for residents of New Winneba. […] The post Afenyo-Markin
A 27 year old mason, Victor Amidon, has been charged for allegedly robbing a plumber off one Tecno Spark 7 phone valued at GH¢750.00 and cash sum of GH¢2,400.00 using gun and cutlass. He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of robbery, when presented before the Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Mr Samuel […] The post 27-year old mason in court over alleged robbery appeared first on
Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo Markin, is advocating for a peaceful atmosphere before, during, and after the 2024 general elections. He has urged Ghanaians to create a tranquil atmosphere while remaining united. The deputy Majority Leader, addressing teachers and students of Winneba Secondary School where he donated […] The post Afenyo
This weekend marks exactly five years when Mrs Josephine Asante was murdered in cold blood in her home at the Emefs Hillview Estates, near Afienya, in the Ningo Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region. Intensive police investigation led to the apprehension of a number of suspects, some of who are assisting the inquisition. However, […] The post Who killed Josephine Asante 5 years ago? appeared
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Effutu and Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed his support for the Electoral Commission’s decision to change the closing time of voting from 5:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the upcoming 2024 general elections. He believes that if the commission provides clear explanations for this adjustment, it can […] The post Afenyo-Markin
Parliament on Tuesday approved the sum of GH¢149 million for the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Madam Diana Asonaba Dapaah, the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, moved the Motion for the House to approve the Budgetary allocation for the OSP. Mr Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, the Chairman for […] The post Parliament approves GH¢149 million
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