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“We’re few but firm in conviction” – Afenyo-Markin says numbers won’t weaken Minority

“We’re few but firm in conviction” – Afenyo-Markin says numbers won’t weaken Minority

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has reaffirmed the resolve of the caucus to hold the government accountable, saying that having few numbers in Parliament will not weaken its determination to discharge its constitutional responsibilities. His remarks formed part of a broader message of defiance following the removal of the Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, from the Chamber after he refused to withdraw an allegation against Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has reaffirmed the resolve of the caucus to hold the government accountable, saying that having few numbers in Parliament will not weaken its determination to discharge its constitutional responsibilities. Describing the caucus as “the mighty Minority”, he said its strength lay not in numbers but in the conviction and commitment of its members to serving the Ghanaian people.

Addressing the media on Wednesday, November 4, Mr Afenyo-Markin maintained that the Minority would not be intimidated or discouraged from speaking out on matters of national interest. “This is the mighty Minority. We are few but firm in conviction. This is who we are,” he declared. His remarks formed part of a broader message of defiance following the removal of the Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, from the Chamber after he refused to withdraw an allegation against Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

Read also: Abu Jinapor escorted out of Parliament after refusing to withdraw passport allegation against Ablakwa Mr Afenyo-Markin insisted that the Minority remained committed to holding the government and its functionaries accountable, regardless of the challenges it faced.

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