Audio By Carbonatix
The minority leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, addressing the press today, Monday, February 3rd expressed concerns about the safety of New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs.
He alleged that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) majority has been engaging in bullying and intimidation tactics towards the minority.
"We've been cooperative, but they're bullies," he stated. "They intimidate us, and if we don't stand strong, they'll continue to bully us and we won't allow that."
Afenyo-Markin referenced the recent incident where the Appointments Committee had agreed to vet three nominees, only to have the NDC request additional nominees, leading to a total of five nominees being vetted that day.
He claimed that the NDC has also resorted to using "foot soldiers" to intimidate NPP MPs, including physical assault.
"We've brought this to the attention of parliament police, and we're taking steps to beef up our security," Afenyo-Markin announced. "The attacks are becoming too frequent, and we don't feel safe."
Afenyo-Markin emphasised that NPP MPs are law-abiding and did not intend to disrupt or destroy public property during their protest on Thursday night. He urged critics to review the videos of the incident.
Latest Stories
-
AGRA Ghana salutes Farmers as nation marks Farmers’ Day
14 minutes -
Bawumia’s favourability rises, widens lead in new Global Info analytics survey
17 minutes -
Minority accuses gov’t of neglect after GH¢5bn rice left to waste
22 minutes -
Why Tsatsu Tsikata’s legacy is Ghana’s future
27 minutes -
Farmers need support all year, not just awards’ — Prof. Boadi
36 minutes -
Spotify ranks ‘Konnected Minds’ Ghana’s No. 1 Podcast for 2025
38 minutes -
Minority caucus push for modern AI-driven agricultural and fisheries revolution
40 minutes -
Mahama reaffirms Ghana’s commitment to ending HIV/AIDS by 2030
40 minutes -
Martin Kpebu poised to defend claims against Special Prosecutor – Counsel
45 minutes -
Kareweh criticises govts for policies that look good but achieve little in agriculture
47 minutes -
Galamsey is killing our cocoa, our water, our future – Minority warns of food security meltdown
49 minutes -
Keta is drowning, not fishing – Minority demands urgent fix to premix fuel breakdown
1 hour -
Rising attacks on journalists demand better coordination with Security agencies — MFWA
1 hour -
A nation that left its farmers behind – Minority blasts gov’t over GH¢5bn grain disaster
1 hour -
Move to scrap OSP is premature, Inusah Fuseini tells Majority caucus
1 hour
