In a passionate critique of the government's recent wage adjustment for public sector workers, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has voiced strong opposition to the proposed 10% salary increment, labeling it as inadequate given past trends and current economic demands.

The outspoken legislator laid out a detailed breakdown of previous salary increases, highlighting the steady growth in wages over the years. "In 2017, public sector workers enjoyed a 12.5% increase in pay.

In 2018, they enjoyed 11%, in 2020 there was a 15% increase, and in 2021 there was a 4% plus an interim premium of 15%. "In 2022, there was a 15% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) on the base salary.

In 2023, there was a 30% increase, and in 2024, there was a 23% increase between January and June and 25% from July to December," he stated.