Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin says the work of the Minority in Parliament is not defined by numerical strength but by the principles and statements it places on record for history and public accountability.
Speaking at a press conference dubbed, “Holding power to account, the year of active and responsible Minority” Mr. Afenyo-Markin noted that parliamentary politics is not always about winning votes, particularly for a Minority with fewer numbers, but about making firm, principled statements that reflect alternative views and hold government accountable.
He dismissed suggestions that the Minority should simply endorse government positions because of its numerical disadvantage, arguing that such thinking misunderstands the role of opposition in a democratic system.
“Anybody watching from afar may ask why the Minority continues to raise objections when the other side has overwhelming numbers, but it is the statement you make that matters,” he said.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin cited past parliamentary debates to support his point, recalling how the Minority challenged claims of majority strength, insisting that facts must always be interrogated and placed on record, regardless of political convenience.
According to him, the Minority’s objections and warnings often serve as important historical markers that later prove relevant, even if they are initially dismissed by the Majority.
He explained that such parliamentary interventions are strategic, stressing that opposition politics requires careful calculation, consistency, and accountability in both words and actions.
“It is important to answer for what we said and what we did,” he added.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin also indicated that further issues, particularly concerning the cocoa sector, would be addressed by the Ranking Member on the relevant committee, as discussions continued in the House.
