By Daniel Bampoe
As Ghana’s Parliament prepares to reconvene on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Minority Caucus, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has stepped up preparations to play a central role in the legislative discourse.
In a closed-door strategy session held over the weekend, key committee leaders from the Minority side met to align their priorities and tactical approach ahead of the Second Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic.
The meeting, captured briefly in a circulated video, offered a glimpse into the opposition’s renewed determination to assert its oversight role.
Addressing his colleagues, Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the session was meant to sharpen their collective focus and ensure effectiveness in the upcoming legislative calendar.
“We met with a purpose to strategize for the second meeting of Parliament,” Afenyo-Markin said.
“It’s a meeting of committee leaders to plan how to be effective and ensure that the right things are done in our country. We want the good of democracy, and we are sending a strong message to our opponents that we will hold their feet to the fire.”
He added that the Minority will not only be firm in holding the government accountable but also measured and constructive.
“At the same time, we are going to be a responsible opposition and assure Ghana that we are ready to take the reins of government in 2028,” he said.
Legislative Work Resumes Amid High-Stakes National Issues
Parliament’s resumption, officially confirmed in a May 12, 2025 notice by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, comes after a recess period dominated by public debate on key national issues.
Top among them is the politically charged suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by President John Mahama—a development that has sparked widespread debate about judicial independence and constitutional balance.
In accordance with Order 58 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, Members of Parliament (MPs) are expected to reconvene at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Parliament House in Accra.
The resumption also signals a return to active scrutiny of the country’s economic trajectory, as legislators are set to deliberate on the implementation of the 2025 national budget, review outstanding loan agreements, and examine key policy proposals that were left hanging before the break.
Minority’s Role Set to Intensify
Insiders within the Minority suggest that the caucus is gearing up to be more visible and assertive in shaping the national conversation.
Their strategy reportedly includes intensified scrutiny of executive decisions, demands for transparency in financial agreements, and renewed advocacy for constitutional checks and balances—especially in light of recent tensions between the Executive and the Judiciary.
Afenyo-Markin’s message reflects a broader positioning of the Minority not just as a watchdog, but also as a government-in-waiting.
With the next general elections just three years away, the caucus is keen to leverage its parliamentary platform to reinforce public confidence in its governance credentials.
