According to GhanaWeb, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has sharply criticized Oman FM, a radio station known for its support of the party.
His remarks came after a discussion on the station about the troubled Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, who is facing a bench warrant for his arrest issued by the Koforidua High Court due to a contempt of court conviction.
This conviction arose when Kumi proceeded with his swearing-in as an MP despite a court order against it.
The morning show on the station scrutinized the party’s national leadership and its parliamentary caucus regarding their handling of this situation.
However, Afenyo-Markin was displeased with the public nature of the discussion and called into the station to voice his concerns.
He pointed out that while the party may have internal challenges, public forums are not suitable for addressing such significant matters.
He remarked on his surprise at the nature of the conversation, indicating that although parties encounter issues, they typically resolve them internally.
”…The party may have problems, I understand. Every party has its own issues that it resolves from time to time. The NDC has worse situations, but they will not go on Radio Gold, Montie FM, and others to attack their party leaders and party decisions or insinuate. They won’t do it. We can talk about our problems in-house,” he told the host, Yaw Amofa Boakye.
He contrasted this with the approach of the NDC, which, according to him, does not publicly criticize its leaders on similar platforms.
Afenyo-Markin emphasized the need for unity and managing disappointment within the party, expressing his distress over the negative portrayal of their own party in relation to Kumi’s case.