Samuel Obeng, the Executive Director of the Parliamentary Network for Africa, has praised the selection of Alexander Afenyo-Markin as the Minority Leader for the 9th Parliament, calling it a positive signal for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as it moves forward.

This follows the decision by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the NPP to appoint the Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, as the Minority Leader.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Thursday, January 2, 2025, Obeng underscored the importance of having a seasoned and capable leader at the head of the minority caucus.

He emphasized that Afenyo-Markin’s extensive experience, particularly during his time in the opposition, has equipped him with the skills needed to provide effective oversight and offer constructive alternatives to the government.

“It is a wise decision by the party…you may have to put your best foot forward. Experience counts. This is not the time for experimenting.

“So, they decided to opt for the people who have been doing this work already. As a majority or a minority leader, you have to be firm on the parliamentary select committee and other committees.

“Also, the selection of people who are supposed to serve on the various committees. So, the experience that comes with having served on these teams over the last couple of months helps to make sure that they will hit the ground running right from the beginning,” he stated.

The NPP also made the following selection in its leadership for the 9th parliament.

• Alexander Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader.
• Patricia Apiagyei as Deputy Minority Leader.
• Frank Annoh-Dompreh as Chief Whip.
• Habib Iddrisu as First Deputy Minority Whip.