Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has declared the New Patriotic Party’s determination to defeat the National Democratic Congress in the 2028 general elections and secure the presidency for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in January 2029.
Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as the House resumed sitting after recess, Hon Afenyo-Markin reaffirmed his commitment to leading a united Minority Caucus, pledging that the parliamentary group would work collectively towards the party’s electoral ambition.
“We will stand together, work together, and deliver together. We will work to defeat the NDC and see Dr Mahamudu Bawumia sworn in as President of Ghana in January 2029.”
Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin
The Minority Leader made the declaration while expressing appreciation to the NPP leadership for maintaining confidence in his leadership of the caucus. He emphasised that the responsibility of leading the Minority was not an individual achievement but an honour shared with the entire parliamentary team.
Afenyo-Markin Reaffirms Minority Unity Behind Bawumia
Hon. Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the confidence reposed in him by the New Patriotic Party leadership, extending his appreciation to members of the front bench and the wider Minority Caucus.
He assured the House that the group would maintain unity and cooperation as Parliament resumed its legislative responsibilities.
According to him, the commitment to work together would guide the caucus as it pursued its political objectives, including the NPP’s ambition to return to government with Dr Bawumia as President in January 2029.
His remarks placed the Minority’s political direction firmly around the next presidential election, with the Effutu MP presenting unity and collective effort as essential to achieving the party’s goal. He also used the occasion to reflect on the demands of parliamentary work and the responsibilities lawmakers carry towards their constituents.
Hon. Afenyo-Markin observed that parliamentary duties often extend beyond regular sitting hours, with constituents seeking assistance at different times of the day. He expressed hope that members had used the recess to rest, pray and spend time with their families.
However, he reminded lawmakers that the significance of their work should ultimately be measured by its impact on the people they represent. “Ghana needs all of us in this chamber alive. Ghana needs us strong,” he stated, underscoring the importance of the health and strength of legislators in carrying out their responsibilities.
Minority Leader Pays Tribute to 15-Year-Old Ghanaian Killed in New York
Beyond the political declaration, Hon. Afenyo-Markin devoted part of his address to the death of 15-year-old Ghanaian boy, Javid Bidu Nkanser Frimpong, who was reportedly shot while walking to school in the Bronx, New York.
The Minority Leader called on his colleagues to observe a minute in memory of the teenager, expressing condolences to his family. He recounted that Javid had left Ghana about a year earlier to join his father, Thomas, who has worked as a taxi driver in New York since 2000. His mother, however, remained in Kumasi.
Describing the teenager as a quiet boy, Hon. Afenyo-Markin disclosed that his father had indicated that Javid did not frequently go out and often spent time in his room using his phone.
According to the account presented by the Minority Leader, the incident occurred on Thursday, October 29, shortly before 9:30 a.m., when Javid was reportedly walking to school in the Bronx.
He disclosed that the teenager was shot once during the incident, although his address did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the identity of the person responsible.
The Minority Leader subsequently called for condolences to be extended beyond Javid’s immediate family to other Ghanaian families who had lost relatives abroad. “Let our condolences go further to the family of every Ghanaian who has died outside our shores,” he appealed.
Parliament’s Work Must Reflect the Needs of Ghanaians
Hon. Afenyo-Markin’s opening remarks combined a political commitment to the NPP’s 2029 presidential ambition with a broader appeal for Parliament to remain attentive to the welfare of Ghanaians.
His reference to Javid’s death brought attention to the experiences of Ghanaian families living across international borders and the grief associated with losing relatives abroad. By asking lawmakers to remember the teenager, the Minority Leader placed a human tragedy alongside the political and parliamentary business awaiting the House after its recess.
He also reiterated that the work of Parliament should not be assessed merely by proceedings within the chamber but by what those activities mean for citizens who depend on their representatives.
The address therefore opened the resumed sitting with two distinct messages: a pledge by the Minority Caucus to work towards an NPP victory and a call for solidarity with families mourning Ghanaians who have died outside the country.
While Hon. Afenyo-Markin did not outline specific campaign strategies for securing the party’s return to power, his declaration made clear that the Minority leadership intends to rally its members behind Dr Bawumia’s anticipated presidential bid.
His assurance that the caucus would stand, work and deliver together sets out the unity he considers necessary as the NPP prepares for the next electoral contest. For the Minority Leader, the stated objective is to defeat the governing NDC and see Dr Bawumia sworn in as President in January 2029.
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