The Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has declared that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has demonstrated its strength and capacity to mobilise its supporters within a short period, despite being in opposition.
He made the remarks at the end of a peaceful demonstration held under the theme “Democracy Under Attack,” which culminated at the Jubilee House, the seat of government, at about 12:05 p.m.
Addressing the crowd, Mr Afenyo-Markin said the turnout proved a point to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“Today we have proven to the NDC that though we are in opposition, we are strong and are able to mobilise even within a short period. Let us live here with one determination, unity, then after that, hard work, then after hard work, power,” he said.
He commended the demonstrators for their conduct throughout the exercise, describing it as evidence of the party’s commitment to lawful and peaceful expression of grievances.
“You have proven that NPP, we use the law to protest and to express our grievances. We are not a violent party. We are law-abiding people. That is a reason why all of you have cooperated with us,” he stated.
Speaking on behalf of the party’s leader and flag bearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and the National Executive Council (NEC), the Effutu legislator expressed profound gratitude to the crowd for turning out in their numbers and conducting themselves in an orderly manner before, during and after the demonstration.
He invoked the sacrifices of the party’s founding fathers as inspiration for the current generation of members.
“This is the spirit our founding fathers of our great party and tradition went through difficult times and were determined to make a difference through that courage and persistence and hard work. They have bequeathed unto us a great tradition, a great party,” he said.
Mr Afenyo-Markin expressed optimism that the NPP would wrest political power from the NDC in the 2028 general election, asserting that the ruling party had failed to deliver on key promises, including the 24-Hour Economy policy.
He also projected that the NPP would secure a parliamentary majority in the same election.
“There is going to be change, so never lose hope. NPP parliamentarians will be in the majority. We will capture the Jubilee House,” he declared.
The demonstration began at the Supreme Court area, proceeded to the Parliament of Ghana, wound through some principal streets of the capital, and ended at the Jubilee House.
It attracted hundreds of participants, including civil society organisations, party faithful, former Members of Parliament, party stalwarts, ministers, and members of the general public.
By Kingsley Asiedu
