Alexander Afenyo-Markin has come under a lot of backlash from people like Ernesto Yeboah
Five years after his arrest for protesting against the construction of a new parliamentary chamber, Ernesto Yeboah, leader of the Economic Fighters League, has strongly criticised the latest call by Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamigah Afenyo-Markin, for MPs to have a new chamber and a special hospital.
Speaking to JoyNews, Yeboah expressed disappointment that Ghana’s only parliamentary opposition is more concerned with personal comfort than the struggles of ordinary citizens.
“It is quite disappointing that the only opposition party we have in Parliament is fixated on their personal comfort rather than the broader interests of the people. This is why we continue to push for electoral reforms,” he said.
He urged President John Mahama to support proportional representation, arguing that it would help address the lack of a credible opposition in Ghana’s Parliament.
When asked whether the Economic Fighters League would petition Parliament against the proposal, Yeboah dismissed the need for such an action, stating that the majority of Ghanaians already oppose the idea.
“I think the Majority Leader in Parliament has spoken the minds of the people. Public sentiment is totally against such an atrocious idea, especially coming from the only opposition party in Parliament,” he added.
The renewed calls for a new chamber and exclusive healthcare for MPs have sparked public outrage, with many questioning whether Ghana’s leaders are truly prioritising the needs of the people.
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