Alexander kwamina Afenyo-Markin is the Minority Leader in Parliament

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has cautioned members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against engaging in acts that do not foster unity within the party, but instead promote divisiveness.

According to him, as party members begin endorsing candidates who have declared their intentions to contest as flagbearer of the party, their supporters and teams should focus on promoting their candidates’ brands by highlighting their ideas to enhance their appeals.

He added that they should refrain from engaging in campaigns of insults and reputation smearing, which he believes do not help promote the country’s democracy.

“It does not help the good of democracy. What does your candidate stand for, his vision for the party and the country?

“To me, these are matters that matter, not the name-calling, because in the world of politics, there is no perfect candidate,” he is quoted as saying by Daily Graphic in an interview on June 24, 2025.

Afenyo-Markin emphasised the importance of unity within the party as they work to restructure and enhance their appeal, aiming to boost their chances in the 2028 general elections.

The politician’s caution come amid several individuals, including Members of Parliament, openly declaring their support for some of the flagbearer hopefuls and making public statements as part of their campaigns.

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