Is it now spiritually okay to sit in the Minority Leader’s chair? – Okudzeto Ablakwa jabs Afenyo-Markin

In November 2024, the then Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, made it clear that he would never sit in the seat of the Minority Leader due to what he described as spiritual reasons.

According to Afenyo-Markin, sitting in the Minority Leader’s seat would be tantamount to leading his caucus into a minority position in Parliament.

This, he explained, was something he was unwilling to do, as it would carry negative connotations both politically and spiritually.

“I will never sit on that seat,” he declared, underscoring his firm stance.

However, just a few weeks after he made these comments, the NPP, with just 83 seats in Parliament after the December 7, 2024 elections, is now on the Minority side in Parliament.

Reacting after the commencement of the 9th Parliament, Majority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson had some questions for his colleague on the other side.

“Mister Chairman, your guidance will be needed in this matter. This is my fourth term in this house, and this is the first time in the history of this Parliament. Our standing orders are very clear. When you rise to a certain motion, there must be no remark, no debate. What the Minority Leader has not told us is if it is now spiritually okay for him to sit in the Minority Leader’s chair.

“I don’t know what his spiritual advisers are telling him now. He cannot be violently violating our standing orders. With such impunity, we cannot accept it. So, Mister Chairman, please, we invite you to ensure that this solemn occasion proceeds with respect for our constitution and the standing orders of the house. If you have some, you call it preliminary remarks, you can do that out of the confines of the motion and secondment.

“You are Minority Leader. You are well within your right to make your preliminary remarks after. You cannot be violating standing orders. Please, let’s be careful about the precedent we set. This is so bizarre,” he added.

Background

The inauguration of John Dramani Mahama as Ghana’s President marks a significant moment in the nation’s democratic history.

This event, which is being held at the Black Star Square, today, January 7, 2025, is a return to power for Mahama, whose leadership has been marked by a commitment to economic transformation, social inclusion, and infrastructure development.

The day’s events will showcase Ghana’s rich culture, the unity of its citizens, and the peaceful transition of power, reinforcing its democratic values.

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