‘Don’t be happy; 2028 is uncertain and you will call us for help!’ – Afenyo-Markin tells Ahiafor

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has cautioned First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor and members of the Majority not to celebrate the current political misfortunes of others, warning that future political dynamics remain uncertain.

His remarks came during parliamentary deliberations on the arrest and detention of the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. Afenyo-Markin condemned what he called the “selective persecution” of political figures by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), describing the agency’s conduct as biased and arbitrary.

“Mr. Speaker, never should any politician feel threatened about what will happen after leaving office. We must be able to serve our nation freely without fear. Let the records show—I support accountability, but it must be pursued with fairness and due process,” he stated.

Addressing the Deputy Speaker directly, Afenyo-Markin warned against complacency and political gloating, cautioning that roles could easily reverse by the next election cycle.

“Don’t be too happy today. 2028 is uncertain, and you may be the one calling on us for help. You may think you are in charge today, but political power is never permanent,” he said.

He reminded the House of the NPP’s previous stronghold in Parliament, noting the party’s significant loss in seats over the past few years.

“We once had 169 Members of Parliament, but in less than two years, we have fallen. So don’t jubilate over another’s trouble.”

The Minority Leader called for bipartisan condemnation of what he termed abuse of power by EOCO and urged MPs to rise above partisanship in defence of justice and democratic principles.

“EOCO’s conduct is clearly capricious and biased. We must not remain silent in the face of such abuse,” he concluded.