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
-
Gold is a better stabiliser of Ghana’s inflation than oil
30 minutes -
Livestream: The Probe discusses rising kidney diseases
58 minutes -
Aptitude tests were not AI-managed – Muntaka clarifies
1 hour -
Why Ghana must honour 98-year old Dzagbele Matilda Asante
1 hour -
Interior Ministry to introduce private-public gun training scheme to boost firearm safety
2 hours -
Muntaka announces overhaul of gun licensing system to improve oversight
3 hours -
Interior Minister slows gun licence approvals, plans digital registry to tighten firearm control
3 hours -
Over 4,000 firearms retrieved from civilians during gun amnesty – Muntaka
3 hours -
Okada now recognised as mode of transport, gov’t moves to regulate for safety – Amaliba
3 hours -
Okada riders must join unions, use approved safety gear under new regulations — NRSA
4 hours -
GoldBod rejects procurement allegations, describes claims as ‘fake news’
4 hours -
BMW Club Ghana supports Police MTTD with Safety Equipment and Health Screening
4 hours -
Hypertension rates rising in Ghana as many remain unaware of the condition
4 hours -
Sammi Awuku returns to alma mater AUGUSCO to inspire students at 96th Speech and Prize Giving Day
5 hours -
NRSA to deploy tripods at accident ‘blackspots’ to strengthen traffic enforcement
5 hours
