The strategy employed by the Majority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, with his unguarded statement, appears to discourage women from active participation in politics. In response, the women of the country are urged to unite and advocate for their cause in the pursuit of national development.
Ada Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe-Ghansah, Member of Parliament, expressed these sentiments on the Adekyee Mu Nsem morning show on Ahotor 92.3 FM, hosted by Citizen Kofi Owusu in Accra. She asserted that Prof. Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, possesses a clear and clean record, is qualified, and competent for the job.
Cudjoe-Ghansah, undeterred by intimidation, called on women to stand firm and solidly support Opoku-Agyemang, pledging her commitment to complement John Dramani Mahama’s efforts to win the December 2024 elections.
In another development, chaos erupted in Parliament when Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin attacked the personality of John Mahama’s running mate, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. Afenyo-Markin criticized Opoku-Agyemang’s past performance in key government positions and questioned the NDC’s choice for representing the “same old NDC.”
During the concluding debate on the State of the Nation Address on March 11, Afenyo-Markin expressed concerns about the lack of a succession plan, citing Opoku-Agyemang’s age and past performance. The comments sparked displeasure from the NDC, leading to demands for Afenyo-Markin to withdraw his statement.
The Minority caucus, expressing their dissatisfaction by banging tables on the floor of the House, insisted on an apology for the personal attack on Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. Banda MP, Ibrahim Ahmed, argued that President Akufo-Addo, despite being over 70 years old, was pushed to run for the presidency by the NPP. Until an apology is issued, the NDC side of the House vowed not to relent.
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