Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has declared his preference to be addressed by the title "Ɔsahene" in Parliament.
The matter arose when the Majority Chief Whip, Governs Kwame Agbodza raised a query about the inclusion of "Ɔsahene" on the parliamentary roll.
“Item number 135, the name reads Afenyo-Markin Alexander Kwamina. Mr. Speaker, this is the first time I've seen in brackets ‘Ɔsahene.’ Is that from the Electoral Commission, or what? Is that a constituency or a title? I know he's a lawyer."
"People are adding titles. So what is Osahene? Is this a new title or EC declared that? Or is it a new title for describing Minority leaders?” the Chief Whip remarked, sparking laughter in the chamber.
I want to be known not as Mr. I want to be known as "Ɔsahen" Alexander Kwamena Afenyo Markin - Hon.Alexander kwamena Afenyo-Markin announces his new title in Parliament #news#news pic.twitter.com/st73Ao57TI
— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) January 8, 2025
In response, Mr Afenyo-Markin clarified the origin of the title and its significance.
“It is a title conferred on me by my uncle, the Omanhene of the Efutu Traditional Council, and I am to use it. I prefer to use that title, so I do not think you should have any problems with it at all. It was not done in private; it was officially conferred on me by the traditional council through custom.”
He further explained that the title is not a chieftaincy designation but a family honor.
“I want to be known not as Mister. I want to be known as Ɔsahene Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin. That is it, and that is how I filled my form. It is my title. Just as some people insist on being called Doctor or Professor because it’s a title they have earned, and others go by Alhaji, I have earned this title.”
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