We are the Minority, not Micro-Minority! – Afenyo-Markin tells Speaker
Parliamentary tensions rose on January 8 when Speaker Alban Bagbin referred to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs as a “micro-minority” throughout a debate.
The comment drew quick backlash from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who categorically rejected the time period, arguing that it was demeaning to the NPP caucus.
“The Minority Caucus protests the description given to us by the Speaker,” Afenyo-Markin declared, urging the Speaker to keep away from such characterisations that undermine their dignity.
“We are the minority, not micro-minority” – Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin responds to Speaker Alban Bagbin#TV3GH pic.twitter.com/KiqzKPrLmy
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) January 8, 2025
The Speaker, nevertheless, countered that Afenyo-Markin himself had beforehand used the phrase in an analogous context.
Despite this, the Effutu MP maintained his stance, insisting that such language was inappropriate for parliamentary proceedings.
From as we speak, no person ought to ever use the time period “micro-minority” to explain the NPP caucus in parliament – Alexander Afenyo-Markin#TV3GH
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) January 8, 2025
The NPP caucus, regardless of their minority standing, continues to claim their presence and problem narratives that they understand as diminishing their affect.
