Story By: Akua Oteng Amponsah
Political Analyst Emmanuel Nti has cautioned the Minority Caucus leadership in Parliament over their frequent walkouts during crucial debates.
According to Mr. Nti, Minority Leader Kwamena Afenyo Markin has failed to effectively lead the caucus, and his radical approach is not yielding desired results.
Speaking to Akua Oteng Amponsah on Kasapa News on the back of the 2025 mid-year budget review boycotted by the minority, Mr. Nti advised Afenyo Markin to seek guidance from former NPP Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, on how to lead the caucus.
“Hon. Afenyo Markin has failed the caucus and should visit the statesman, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu to take lessons on how to lead the caucus,” he stated.
Mr. Nti emphasized that by learning from his predecessor, Afenyo Markin would appreciate the need to revise his tactics and contribute more effectively to government policies. This, he said, would enable the Minority Caucus to fulfill their constitutional role and ensure a more robust democracy.
However, Mr. Nti expressed concerns that the Minority’s persistent walkouts could undermine the democratic process and potentially lead to a one-party state. He urged Minority MPs to prioritize their responsibility to their constituents, who elected them to represent their interests in Parliament.
“The minority MPs should know they have a mandate and responsibility to their constituencies, not just the party,” Mr. Nti advised.
By adopting a more constructive approach, Mr. Nti asserted that the Minority Caucus can make meaningful contributions to governance and ensure a more effective checks-and-balances system.
The Minority Caucus in Parliament staged a walkout on Thursday ahead of the presentation of the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review, in protest of the violence that marred the recent parliamentary rerun in Ablekuma North.
The action follows the controversial rerun, which the Minority claims was characterised by voter intimidation, violence, and the misuse of state security apparatus.
Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, stated that the caucus could not in good conscience participate in the budget proceedings while remaining silent on what they described as a grave assault on democratic processes.
The walkout drew sharp criticism from the Majority side, with some members hooting and jeering at the departing Minority MPs as they exited the chamber.
