Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has apologised to Channel One TV’s Jude Duncan following a heated exchange between the two on Monday, November 11.
The incident occurred amid discussions about a recent Supreme Court ruling that has sparked public debate over the leadership dynamics within Parliament.
During the interview, Duncan referred to Afenyo-Markin as the “leader of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) caucus in Parliament,” rather than by his official title, Majority Leader, which Afenyo-Markin found misrepresentative given the current political context.
Afenyo-Markin clarified that despite ongoing controversy regarding Speaker Alban Bagbin’s recent decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant, his position as Majority Leader remains unchanged.
He emphasized the importance of correctly identifying parliamentary roles to prevent public misperception, particularly during heightened political times.
On Tuesday, Afenyo-Markin extended an olive branch, urging for mutual understanding and emphasizing the need to move beyond the incident.
“We take this opportunity to let go of what happened yesterday and let go of the disagreement.”
“We take this opportunity to move past our disagreement from yesterday,” Alexander Afenyo-Markin apologizes to Channel One News’ @mensaduncan . He also emphasizes that the NDC and Bagbin must respect the Supreme Court’s verdict.#GhanaPolls2024#CitiVerify#ElectionBureau pic.twitter.com/WS8hibVC8N
— ChannelOne TV (@Channel1TVGHA) November 12, 2024
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favour of Afenyo-Markin’s suit, a decision that validated his stance on the seats, reinstating the affected MPs and preserving the numerical strength of the majority in Parliament.
The Supreme Court’s ruling effectively meant that Afenyo-Markin retained his role and responsibility as Majority Leader, overseeing the parliamentary majority on behalf of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
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