Throughout his life, he has faced many low moments, yet he has continued to push forward, striving to achieve the best for himself.

Today, he holds a higher position, sharing his experiences with his colleagues in Parliament, particularly those on the Majority side.

The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has revealed how he consistently advises Members of Parliament from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) not to lose hope, especially when it comes to leadership positions.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Accra-based Joy News, he recounted the challenges he faced at the start of his political journey, particularly when he became an MP for the Effutu constituency.

Afenyo-Markin explained that when he first entered Parliament, he was not given a leadership position either within the executive or on his party’s committees for the first four years.

He shared that during this period, a close friend provided him with words of encouragement, which gave him strength during his lowest moments.

This experience, he said, is why he now takes it upon himself to encourage his NDC colleagues in Parliament not to be disheartened when they find themselves in similar situations.

Reflecting on his journey, he stated. "I have experienced many low moments in life. When we came into Parliament and our party gained power, I wasn’t appointed to the executive. I wasn’t fortunate enough to hold a leadership position, not even at the committee level, for the first four years. It was not easy. But I had a good friend who supported me through it. These profound words of encouragement still resonate with me, and I always remind my friends in the NDC who haven’t made it yet: 'Don't be heartbroken.'"

He further advised individuals going through similar situations to remain patient, as he believes success will come in due time.

He emphasized that a political career requires perseverance and faith, as success does not come easily. Instead, one must trust in God and remain committed to the journey.

“This is life, take it easy. Your day will come. I never thought my time would come, but by relying on God and working hard, I made it. In politics, when you face difficulties, you must not give up. You just have to stay patient, reflect, and keep going,” he said.

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