In a lively and engaging session today, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the outgoing Majority Leader of the 8th Parliament, once again demonstrated his knack for blending humour with political insight.
As the final days of the current Parliament wind down and new and returning lawmakers prepare to take their seats after the December elections, Afenyo-Markin seized the moment to deliver a sharp and thought-provoking speech.
Afenyo-Markin didn’t hold back, as he aimed at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its plans for the country’s economy, which they have repeatedly claimed is in disarray.
“The NDC has been vocal about the state of the economy, but they’ve yet to answer a fundamental question: how do they intend to finance the economy?” he asked, his voice laced with both seriousness and a hint of humour.
He quickly turned the spotlight to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), where he emphasized their campaign promises, including the repeal of certain taxes, such as those on betting, the controversial E-levy, and emissions.
“Let me remind you,” Afenyo-Markin continued, “we’re aware of our commitments—promises we made to the people, like repealing the E-levy and reducing taxes on betting and emissions.
But now, we need to ask the NDC, How are you going to balance these promises with the reality of financing an entire government?”
His questioning didn’t stop there. With his signature wit, Afenyo-Markin dug deeper into the NDC’s proposed strategies, especially their pledge to operate a leaner government.
“They’re talking about a government with only 60 ministers,” he remarked, a smirk crossing his face. “That’s a huge reduction from the previous administration’s numbers.
But how practical is this? How do they plan to keep things running smoothly with such a drastic cut?”
