Here’s a bombshell that’s rocking Ghana’s political scene: Should Alexander Afenyo-Markin step down as Minority Leader? The debate is heating up, and it’s dividing opinions faster than a presidential election. Gabby Otchere-Darko, a prominent legal mind and New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart, recently weighed in on the growing calls to remove Afenyo-Markin from his parliamentary leadership role. But here’s where it gets controversial—Otchere-Darko claims he hasn’t heard a single whisper of these calls, despite the noise surrounding them. Is this a case of selective hearing, or is there more to the story?
In a candid interview on Asaasepa Radio on February 3, 2026, Otchere-Darko praised the Minority’s resilience, stating, ‘They’ve held this party together for the past twelve months, and their performance has been commendable.’ He even highlighted a recent sighting of Afenyo-Markin alongside NPP presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, suggesting a united front. ‘The party, in its wisdom, will remain stable,’ he assured listeners. But is this stability just an illusion? What if the real battle is happening behind closed doors?
And this is the part most people miss—the internal power struggles within the NPP are far from over. Presidential hopeful Kennedy Agyapong has openly called for Afenyo-Markin’s resignation, arguing that the Effutu MP’s financial stability makes him less dependent on the position. ‘He’s well-to-do, so he should step aside for those who are fighting him,’ Agyapong declared in a December 2025 UTV interview. He even claimed to have personally advised Afenyo-Markin to relinquish the role, though he stopped short of naming those vying for it. Is Agyapong’s stance a noble push for fresh leadership, or a calculated move to weaken a rival?
Critics like Solomon Owusu, a Senior Communicator for the Movement for Change, have slammed Afenyo-Markin’s leadership, calling it weak and blaming it for the party’s struggles. ‘If the NPP has a weak leader like Afenyo-Markin, it’s no surprise the party keeps collapsing,’ Owusu remarked. But is this criticism fair, or is Afenyo-Markin being made a scapegoat for broader party issues? Are these attacks justified, or is there a hidden agenda at play?
As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear: the NPP is at a crossroads. With Ghana crying for bold and competent leadership, as Afenyo-Markin himself once stated, the party must decide whether to stand by its current Minority Leader or embrace change. But here’s the million-dollar question: Is removing Afenyo-Markin the solution, or will it only deepen the party’s divisions? Let’s hear your thoughts—do you think Afenyo-Markin should step down, or is he the right leader for the NPP’s future? Drop your comments below and let the debate begin!
