The National Council of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially confirmed Alexander Afenyo-Markin, MP for Effutu, as the new leader of the majority caucus in Parliament.
This comes after the resignation of the Suame MP, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as the leader of the House.
The confirmation took place during a meeting chaired by the General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Kodua Frimpong on Friday, February 23, 2024. Attendees included members of the Majority Caucus, who deliberated on recommendations from the National Executive Committee regarding the leadership reshuffle.
Presenting the recommendations and the concurrence letter from the Majority Caucus, the General Secretary sought approval from the National Council, which convened at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.
This process adheres to the provisions of Order 6 of the Standing Orders of Parliament (2024), as interpreted by Speaker Alban SK Bagbin. The Speaker’s interpretation emphasized the significant role of parliamentary caucuses in leadership selection while maintaining the involvement of political parties in the process to ensure a balance between internal party democracy and parliamentary norms.
Per the NEC’s recommendations, the newly appointed leadership team for the Majority Front Bench will consist of:
- Majority Leader: Alexander Afenyo-Markin, MP for Effutu
- Deputy Majority Leader: Patricia Appiagyei, MP for Asokwa
- Majority Chief Whip: Frank Annoh Dompreh, MP for Nsawam/Adoagyiri
- First Deputy Majority Chief Whip: Habib Iddrisu, MP for Tolon
- Second Deputy Majority Chief Whip: Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, MP for Sefwi Akontombra
