We will not be intimidated - Afenyo-Markin

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has stated that his members will not be intimidated by the Majority's tactics during the appointment proceedings in Parliament.

He observed that the Majority appeared to be attempting to force through some nominees and push them through a rubber-stamp process.

"We are also beginning to observe a breakdown of security, law and order within the precinct of Parliament and especially last night at the committee room by some NDC thugs. These thugs were hired, organised and brought in to come and intimidate the minority. But let me tell you, the NDC, we are few but we are a mighty few", he stated.

Mr Afenyo-Markin described the "verbal attacks" on the Minority and noted that police vigilance was required to escort them out of the chamber safely.

He was speaking at a press conference in Parliament today, January 31, 2025.

He warned the Majority that Parliament was not an extension of their party offices, where they could allow vandalism and bring in party foot soldiers to cause disruption.

He urged the Parliamentary Service and the Clerk to urgently strengthen security within the precincts of Parliament and ensure the protection of the Minority so they could carry out their duties.

Mr Afenyo-Markin asserted that the Minority would not allow the Majority to use their so-called "majority" to force their way.

He explained that the Minority would not boycott proceedings, but would rather stay, protest, and resist any attempts to impose decisions on them.

"Those who come and prepare well and know their brief and show us respect, we also reciprocate, not those who would come and be insulting and abusing the Chief Justice, the former President of the land and you expect us to clap for them and take tea with them. We will not", he added.