Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has praised President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s contributions to Ghana’s education sector, describing his achievements as unmatched.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2024, following the President’s final State of the Nation Address, Afenyo-Markin expressed confidence that history would judge Akufo-Addo’s legacy favorably.
“This is a man who entered Parliament in 1997 during the second republic of this republic and inspired the youth of this country through his advocacy. With firmness of conviction, he persevered and made it to the presidency. Today, he has fulfilled a constitutional obligation by delivering, boldly and transparently, his record in office over the past eight years.
“History, in its fair judgment, will state that there came an Akufo-Addo whose record in the education sector was unmatched and unequalled,” he added.
Afenyo-Markin also commended the President’s Agenda 111 initiative, which he described as an ambitious policy aimed at revitalising the country’s health sector and addressing the needs of vulnerable communities.
He noted that the President's achievements in education, healthcare, and efforts toward national security have left a lasting impression on Ghana’s development.
“This is a man who is never afraid of the challenges that confront him. He has given us data, and the data speaks for itself. The record he met and the record he leaves behind,” he noted.
He further praised Akufo-Addo for creating a stable and secure environment in Ghana, positioning it as a haven for West African investors.
“This is a country we must be proud of. Mr. President, your country is proud of you. Democracy has experienced its best under your leadership,” he remarked.
Reflecting on Akufo-Addo's journey, Afenyo-Markin reiterated his praise, noting that Akufo-Addo’s perseverance and conviction led him from Parliament to the presidency, inspiring the youth along the way.
“Mr. Speaker, the Agenda 111, a very ambitious policy to revive our health sector and provide for the needs of many vulnerable communities, is unmatched and visible for all to see. Above all, this president and his government have demonstrated that they have what it takes to keep our country safe. As a member of the ECOWAS parliament, I can affirm that our West African neighbors face significant security challenges, yet Ghana remains safe and secure. This is a country we must be proud of. Mr. President, your country is proud of you,” he said.
Touching on Ghana's democracy, Afenyo-Markin added, “Democracy has experienced its best under your leadership. Today, we are being told that there is a new hope—that’s no problem. It is supposed to be so, but soon we will see the true colours of the umbrella.”
Addressing his colleagues in Parliament, Afenyo-Markin remarked, “Mr. Speaker, I would want to say to my colleagues that you are yet to take over. We would be watching you for the next four years. If indeed you have transformed, we will see it with our own eyes.”
He emphasised, “Mr. Speaker, prosperity will be the ultimate judge, and I repeat, soon and very soon, the Ghanaian people will see the true colours of this umbrella. I rest my case.”
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