Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has said most of the Members of Parliament (MPs) from the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) are suffering from hardship.
According to Afenyo-Markin, some of these NDC MPs do not even have vehicles to commute from their homes to Parliament.
Speaking to TESCON students at the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB), Afenyo-Markin stated, “Most NDC MPs are really suffering from hardship, some of them even cars to take them to parliament, they don’t have but because of their party, they cannot speak. I am a leader, so I know what is going on. If this were the NPP, there would be trouble.
So, I urge you, when issues arise, let us discuss them amicably. Because in 2028, the NDC will not have a candidate, but for us, God has given us Dr Bawumia. So, if anybody offends you, let us find the best way to resolve such disputes,” he said.
The minority leader further claimed that after the tenure of President John Dramani Mahama, the NDC would not have a strong candidate to rely on for the 2028 elections, but the NPP would have Mahamudu Bawumia.
He further called on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to unite and work together to secure victory in the 2028 general elections.
In related news, the Minority Leader has blown an alarm alleging that the Mahama-led government has been awarding juiciest contracts to foreign entities rather than the indigenous Ghanaian companies.
According to Afenyo-Markin, the Mahama government must prioritise local businesses instead of foreigners.
The minority leader questioned the pattern of contract allocations, adding that a review of parliamentary records details how some of the most lucrative state contracts are being handed to foreign firms.
Speaking on Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV on April 6, 2026, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin said, “Look, when this government came into office, I won’t list them, but go to Parliament, look at the order paper. The juiciest contracts are going to foreigners. I won’t mention now… but look at the order papers from day one”.
“No one has said anything, and nobody sees anything wrong. I am not saying that a Ghanaian business must not be subjected to any scrutiny, but it is quite concerning that when a Ghanaian business is succeeding, we are up in arms against how it’s succeeding. So, we have to look at it properly,” he stated.
Afenyo-Markin added, “Mr President, I would beg of you, look critically at every single contract that gets out there and at least make sure, if not all, it should be 50-50. Mr President, we must be deliberate. Get all the ministers to be deliberate”.
“And it’s not just being a Ghanaian company, but an indigenous-owned Ghanaian company. You can have a Ghanaian company, foreign-owned. By the way, I’m not against a foreigner investing in Ghana. I am also not against foreign investment in Ghana. I am not anti-foreign investor, but what I’m saying is that we must grow our own,” he clarified.
Watch the video below:
“Some NDC Members of Parliament are going through serious hardship. Some do not even have vehicles to transport them to Parliament, yet they remain quiet because of their party.”
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— Alexander Afenyo-Markin addressed TESCON students at the African University of Communications and… pic.twitter.com/vzvNG5oLR5