The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has warned the Majority to desist from bringing bills and other business under Certificate of Urgency as they did in the previous Session of the House because such moves would be fiercely resisted when parliament resumes on 3rd February, 2026.
The Minority criticised the NDC Majority caucus, accusing the governing side of relying on its 189-member advantage while failing to demonstrate depth, rigour, and seriousness in debate and lawmaking.
Speaking at a media engagement in Accra on Monday, January 26, 2026, as part of the caucus’s one-year evaluation of the NDC government, the Minority Leader, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, said the Majority’s strength is “only in numbers,” arguing that when it comes to substance, research and quality argument, the Minority consistently outperforms them.
“We all became aware that their 189 only exist in numbers. They only talk numbers,” he said, insisting the Minority’s interventions are driven by evidence and preparation.
“We do proper research, and we argue on facts supported with data,” the Minority Leader, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Effutu, added.
Osahen Afenyo-Markin also accused the governing side of replacing serious parliamentary engagements and debates with “propaganda” and not reasoned policy arguments.
He served notice that the Majority should brace for a far more fierce minority when Parliament reconvenes, reiterating his side will resist what it considers rushed processes and ensure government officials face tougher oversight.
“But come 2026… they will never have their way. We will hold their feet to the fire and ensure that each minister accounts for his stewardship,” he said, signalling tougher action through questions, motions, and committee work.
Osahen Afenyo-Markin further indicated that procurement and approvals will face heightened scrutiny, saying the Minority intends to examine “every contract” and scrutinise official documents, including submissions linked to state procurement processes.
On the economy, the Minority Leader described the 2026 Budget as a “chop chop budget”, serving notice it will be subjected to diligent scrutiny.
He stressed that nothing will pass without a deep interrogation of spending priorities, assumptions and value for money.
The Minority believes that the NDC’s parliamentary dominance must not be used to bulldoze decisions, highlighting that Parliament’s credibility depends on scrutiny, not speed.
By Stephen Odoi-Larbi
