The Ranking Member of the Appointments Committee of , , has faced backlash from some Ghanaians following remarks he made during the vetting of Dr.

Edward Omane Boamah, the Minister of Defence-designate.

During the committee's sitting on January 28, 2025, and the vetting of Dr.

Omane Boamah, Afenyo-Markin once again conducted his characteristic intense and thorough scrutiny of the nominee.