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0 Parliamentary tensions rose on January 8 when Speaker Alban Bagbin referred to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs as a “micro-minority” during a debate.
The remark drew immediate backlash from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who categorically rejected the term, 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 avoid 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, however, countered that Afenyo-Markin himself had previously used the phrase in a similar context.
Despite this, the Effutu MP maintained his stance, insisting that such language was inappropriate for parliamentary proceedings.
From today, nobody should ever use the term “micro-minority” to describe the NPP caucus in parliament – Alexander Afenyo-Markin#TV3GH
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) January 8, 2025
The NPP caucus, despite their minority status, continues to assert their presence and challenge narratives that they perceive as diminishing their influence.
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