Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has acknowledged that his role in Parliament often comes at a personal cost, including strained friendships, as he insists on speaking out on national issues.
In an interview on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana with Moro Awudu on April 6, the Effutu MP said political leadership demands candour, even when it affects personal relationships.
Afenyo-Markin explained that ideological differences naturally generate tension, particularly between those on the right and left of the political spectrum.
According to him, his party’s centre-right tradition emphasises rule of law, free speech, and private enterprise, while others advocate stronger state control and redistribution.
“These are deeply held beliefs, and when they clash, there will be passion and emotion,” he noted. “But that should not take away respect and basic human decency.”
He stressed that political debate should remain professional, urging colleagues to avoid crossing personal boundaries even in heated exchanges.
The Minority Leader said he remains guided by the principle that truth must prevail over personal comfort, adding that leadership often requires difficult choices.
Source: metrotvonline.com
