The Member of Parliament for Oforikrom, Michael Kwasi Aidoo, has dismissed claims that the New Patriotic Party Minority Caucus deliberately sidelined its leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, during a recent visit to the residence of NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Reports circulating on social media suggested that some Minority MPs intentionally went ahead with the visit without Mr. Afenyo-Markin because he did not openly support Dr. Bawumia during the party’s presidential primary. The claims have since sparked debate within political circles.
Addressing the issue in an interview, Mr. Aidoo explained that the visit was planned ahead of time and coordinated by the Minority Leader himself. According to him, members of the caucus were informed of the meeting details, including the agreed time and dress code.
He further clarified that Mr. Afenyo-Markin was absent at the initial stage of the visit due to an official engagement in Parliament. After completing that assignment, the Minority Leader later joined his colleagues at Dr. Bawumia’s residence.
The Oforikrom MP described the reports of division within the caucus as misleading and unnecessary. He stressed that the Minority Caucus remains united and committed to working together, adding that there was no disagreement or protest surrounding the visit.
Mr. Aidoo urged the public to disregard claims suggesting internal rifts within the NPP Minority, noting that such narratives do not reflect the true situation within the caucus.
source: GhanaWeb
