'Opposition is painful and lonely' - Afenyo-Markin urges unity within NPP

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has described life in opposition as “painful and lonely,” urging members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to remain united as the party works toward regaining power.

Speaking on January 22, 2026, he noted that opposition comes with isolation and a loss of political influence.

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“Let me start off by saying opposition is painful and lonely. We know this. Good friends don’t pick up calls. They ignore us and find new friends; we are living it. We feel it every day,” he said.

Despite these difficulties, the Minority Leader stressed that the party’s goal is not to remain in opposition but to return to power to serve the people of Ghana.

“I’m sure none of us want to remain here. We want power to serve, to transform lives, and to move Ghana forward,” he stated.

However, he warned that internal divisions could derail the party’s chances of victory.

“Power does not come through division. Power comes through discipline, unity, and sacrifice,” Afenyo-Markin said.

He urged party members to rise above internal conflicts and short-term emotions for the sake of long-term success.

“Let us therefore rise above anger, insults, and short-term emotions for long-term victory,” he appealed.

Afenyo-Markin further called on members to protect the party and rally together once internal contests are concluded.

“Let us protect the party that has given us voice, purpose, and hope, and when the contest is over, let us close ranks, lock arms, and march forward together; stronger, wiser, and united towards victory in 2028,” he said.

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He concluded by stressing the stakes involved for both the party and the country.

“Our future depends on it, our party depends on it, and Ghana is counting on us," he added.

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