The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced strong disapproval of recent comments made by Asante Akim North MP, Andy Appiah-Kubi, regarding the potential selection of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate.
According to the Effutu MP, Mr Appiah-Kubi’s comments are distasteful and unacceptable.
Addressing the media in Parliament on Thursday, June 28, 2024, Mr Afenyo-Markin emphasized the importance of adhering to party rules and maintaining decorum in intra-party discourse.
“We should all respect party rules. You cannot go out of your way to describe your colleague in an unacceptable manner. We are in this together. There is no perfect person in this world. Let us be measured in the language we use,” he said.
The Leader of the Majority Caucus also underscored the need for unity and mutual respect within party ranks saying disparaging remarks about fellow party members are counterproductive.
“The flagbearer, Dr Bawumia, has the confidence of the party and I believe he will use the structures of the party in making his decisions,” he affirmed.
Mr Afenyo-Markin’s caution follows controversial statements by Mr Appiah-Kubi that have stirred internal party tensions. According to the MP for Asante Akim North, the Energy Minister, Dr Opoku Prempeh, is not acceptable to the entirety of the NPP base, particularly MPs. He added that the Energy Minister would struggle to campaign effectively in many constituencies.
“I would want somebody who would be open with the people on the ground, who would be able to deliver the votes, who would submit to the presidency, and who would be important in bringing Parliament closer to the executive,” Mr Appiah-Kubi remarked.
