Minority Leader accuses government of intimidation

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, declared that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) would not be weakened by intimidation or political persecution.

Commenting on the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy on the floor of Parliament in Accra, Afenyo-Markin accused the government of allegedly using state institutions to harass political opponents.

“Mr. Speaker, you can arrest all of us, but we will remain resolute. No amount of intimidation will break our spirit. In 2028, we will defeat you and restore true governance to this country,” he said.

Afenyo-Markin also criticized the government’s alleged misuse of the justice system, arguing that governance should focus on national development rather than political witch-hunting.

“Mr. Speaker, a government that prioritizes persecution over progress is bound to fail. Ghanaians are watching, and they will decide in 2028,” he warned.

The Minority Leader urged the NPP to remain steadfast and reassured supporters that the Minority remained committed to defending democracy and holding the government accountable.

The 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the government was presented to Parliament by Dr. Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, on Tuesday, March 11, under the theme: “Resetting Ghana for the Economy We Want.”

The debate on the budget concluded on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, following comments from both the Majority and Minority Leaders.