Gabby Otchere-Darko, a legal practitioner and stalwart of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has broken his silence on alleged calls to remove the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, from his position as Minority Leader in Parliament.
According to Gabby Otchere-Darko, he has not heard of any calls for the removal of Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader.
Gabby Otchere-Darko highlighted that the NPP Minority in Parliament has been strong in Parliament over the last 12 months, adding that Afenyo-Markin’s recent visit to NPP presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, shows they can work together.
Speaking in an interview on Asaasepa on February 3, 2026, Gabby explained, “I haven’t heard calls that they should remove Afenyo-Markin, but I think the Minority has done well. They have held this party together for the past twelve months.
“I also saw footage of him with the presidential candidate, and I am confident the party, in its wisdom, will remain stable,” he added.
In related news, Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has revealed that the party is very happy with the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
According to Nana B, the Minority leader has been a very formidable leader for the NPP in parliament in their difficult times.
Nana B stressed that it would be in the interest of the NPP to allow Afenyo-Markin continue to work.
The NPP National Organiser further noted that some people are running their own commentary over claims that the NPP is planning to replace Afenyo-Markin as Minority leader.
Speaking in an interview on Citi Eyewitness News on Monday, February 2, Nana Boakye explained, “Hon Afenyo-Markin has been an outstanding leader, especially for us in these difficult times. He’s been very formidable in parliament. In fact, for me I would say that it will be in the interest of the party for him to continue his work.
“…The party is very happy with the work he is doing, how he puts things together, and his leadership. We are very happy with the work he is doing…People are just running their own commentary.”
Their comment follows allegations that Afenyo-Markin did not work in the interest of the flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
Persons calling for Afenyo-Markin’s removal backed their call with Saturday’s Presidential primary, following Kennedy Agyapong winning the highest number of votes in the Effutu Constituency, polling 644 votes, while Dr Bawumia received 79 votes and Dr Bryan Acheampong 32 votes.
Meanwhile, Michael Okyere Baafi, the Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, has spoken about the alleged plot to oust Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader
According to Okyere Baafi, no position in Parliament is permanent; he, however, noted that there are no discussions or indications of an agenda to oust the minority leader.
The MP highlighted that the minority is united and is working together, and there are no plans to undermine or replace Afenyo-Markin.
Speaking in an interview on Wontumi TV on 14 January 2026, Michael Okyere Baafi stated, “I don’t believe that anybody wants to remove Afenyo-Markin for now, even though no position in Parliament is permanent”.
“The party can decide at any time for someone else to take up the position, but as things stand now, I am not aware of anyone scheming or aiming for his seat. We don’t have any animosity among us.”
“For now, I don’t foresee anything like that happening,” he added.
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