Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, clashed with the First Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Appointments Committee, , over claims of intimidation.
The incident occurred during the vetting of Supreme Court nominee Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo, when Afenyo-Markin expressed frustration over what he described as constant interjections by the Chairman each time he attempted to grill the nominee.
Following one such interjection, Afenyo-Markin accused Ahiafor of deliberately trying to frustrate him, prophesying that Ahiafor would soon occupy his [Afenyo-Markin's] seat when the NDC returns to opposition. "This is part of politics, and I am used to it," Afenyo-Markin said. "One day they will be in this chair-one day, very soon-so let them enjoy the liberties of governance and intimidate me.
I will get them." Ahiafor, who represents the Akatsi South Constituency, swiftly retorted, "Let me complete your prophecy by saying that-after 50 years." Unfazed, Afenyo-Markin fired back: "No problem, it's okay.
