My job is to turn minority into majority — Afenyo-Markin tells Agalga

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has assured newly appointed Majority Leader James Agalga of his support in Parliament, while making it clear that his ultimate political objective is to transform the Minority Caucus into the Majority.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, August 27, following Agalga’s formal assumption of office, Afenyo-Markin said he would not seek to obstruct the new Majority Leader but would instead provide alternative perspectives on government business.

“I am saying that you can find in me a friend. My job is not to obstruct you. My job is to offer a different lens to things you may not see,” he said.

Afenyo-Markin further pledged to approach parliamentary debates with extensive research, emphasising that his responsibility as Minority Leader was to scrutinise government decisions and present alternative positions.

“I can promise you a well-researched dossier for all my debates. That I can promise you,” he added.

Despite his conciliatory remarks, Afenyo-Markin stressed that his willingness to support Agalga would not compromise the broader political objectives of the Minority Caucus.

He said his primary responsibility was to strengthen the Minority and ultimately secure a majority in Parliament.

“My job really, my job really is to turn this Minority into Majority. That really is my job,” he stressed.

Afenyo-Markin subsequently cautioned Agalga against any attempts to weaken or infiltrate the Minority Caucus as he begins his tenure as Majority Leader.

Agalga officially assumed the Majority Leader position following a communication from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin announcing changes to the leadership of the NDC Parliamentary Caucus.

The changes followed the nomination of former Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.