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Allegations against Alexander Afenyo-Markin

Overview

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, faced calls for his resignation from Emmanuel Kotin, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Security and Counterterrorism, following allegations of extortion. Kotin argued that the leader should step down to protect the reputation of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and described Afenyo-Markin’s legal response to the claims as a “defective” defamation suit.

In response to rumors of a leadership shuffle, the NPP denied any plans to replace Afenyo-Markin. General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua stated that the party’s executive ranks had held no meetings regarding his replacement and accused others of spreading misinformation to cause division. Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei also defended Afenyo-Markin, citing his intelligence and his use of personal resources to train caucus members.

Entities

Alexander Afenyo-Markin · New Patriotic Party · Justin Frimpong Kodua · Patricia Appiagyei · Africa Centre for Security and Counterterrorism

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    NPP denies plans to replace Alexander Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader

    The NPP has dismissed rumors of a leadership change in Parliament, affirming its full support for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Alexander Afenyo-Markin faces calls to resign amid extortion allegations

    Security analyst Emmanuel Kotin has called for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to resign amid extortion allegations to protect the New Patriotic Party's image.

Sources

adomonline.com · ghanaguardian.com · ghanamma.com · myjoyonline.com · mynewsgh.com · rainbowradioonline.com · starrfm.com.gh · thevaultznews.com