Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga has criticised Leader of NPP Caucus Alexander Afenyo-Markin, urging him to address concerns directly in the parliamentary chamber rather than resorting to “ranting” in the media.
Mr Ayariga’s remarks come after the Majority’s absence from a parliamentary session on Thursday, November 7—a session they had requested—prompted Speaker Alban Bagbin to adjourn proceedings, visibly frustrated by the lack of attendance.
Following the abrupt adjournment, Mr Afenyo-Markin addressed the press, accusing Speaker Bagbin of fostering political division and expressing disappointment over the Speaker’s recent statements.
He described Bagbin’s press conference as “non-reconciliatory” and damaging to Ghana’s democratic environment, claiming it hindered efforts toward a unified political landscape.
Responding in an interview with Citi FM on November 7, Ayariga criticised Mr Afenyo-Markin’s reliance on the media to air grievances instead of utilising the parliamentary chamber.
He argued that the NPP leader’s approach detracts from meaningful dialogue within Parliament and questioned why Mr Afenyo-Markin would depend on external “spies” to follow proceedings rather than participating firsthand.
Ayariga highlighted that parliamentary issues are best resolved through constructive discussions on the floor, where all members can contribute and work toward a solution.
He encouraged Mr Afenyo-Markin to engage directly with parliamentary processes to avoid unnecessary media confrontations that, according to him, only add fuel to political tensions.
“Clearly, they have abandoned their own mission. People have to go back and campaign. But you go out there and organise long press conferences and you are saying unprintable things about the speaker and threatening the speaker."
“If you are a man, come to the chamber and issue the threats in the chamber. Come and argue your case in the chamber. It is not for you to go and be arguing your case on the radio,” he stated.
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