The Minority Leader in , , has touted the contributions of Dr Joseph Boakye Danquah, one of the 'Big Six', popularly known as JB Danquah, to the development of Ghana.
Speaking at an event to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the passing of JB, on March 9, 2025, Afenyo-Markin indicated that the democracy Ghana enjoys today was born out of JB Danquah's vision.
He added that the late JB Danquah, one of the leading figures of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC), paid the ultimate price by sacrificing his life for the love of Ghana. "Today, we gather in solemn remembrance and profound reflection as we mark sixty (60) years since the passing of one of Ghana's most remarkable patriots, Dr Joseph Boakye Danquah, who endured the ultimate sacrifice for his love for his country and the freedom of her people.
His legacy is woven into the fabric of Ghana's political, intellectual, and constitutional development. "Dr Danquah was more than a scholar, politician, statesman, and advocate.
