At an emergency meeting on Friday, February 23, 2024, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) officially affirmed the change in leadership within the Majority Caucus in Parliament.
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin was confirmed as the new Majority Leader during the session.
Before the commencement of parliamentary proceedings on that Friday, a brief ceremony unfolded on the house floor, marking the installation of the new leadership for the Majority Caucus.
All Members of Parliament (MPs), including those from the Minority Caucus, stood as the outgoing Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, conducted the handover to Afenyo-Markin.
Amid cheers and applause from fellow MPs, Afenyo-Markin, seated as the Deputy Majority Leader, rose to shake hands with the departing leader.
Following the exchange, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu handed over the Majority Leader’s seat to Afenyo-Markin and relocated to his new position, ensuring all his documents were in order.
Taking his place in the Majority Leader’s chair, Afenyo-Markin was joined by the remaining MPs of the Majority Caucus as they assumed their respective seats. Witness the moment in a video capturing Afenyo-Markin’s transition to the role of Majority Leader below.
Majority Leadership shakeup…
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Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu bows out, Alexander Afenyo-Markin swings in.#GHOneNews #GHOneTV pic.twitter.com/u2BvOcbzJM