The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has advised members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus in Parliament to remain neutral to foster a sense of unity among the rank and file after the party's post-flagbearer elections on January 31, 2026. He said as Members of Parliament (MPs), they were supposed to toe the middle ground, hold the party together, and not take sides openly. "My view is that we should be very neutral in all this so that after the primary, we can bring all sides on board and be the advocate for peace," the Minority Leader told the Daily Graphic in an exclusive interview.
We need unity Sharing his perspective on the decision by some NPP MPs to support the flagbearer aspirants ahead of the party's presidential primary scheduled for January 31, next year, Afenyo-Markin said: "If care is not taken, you, the MP yourself, becomes a target after the primary because somebody may not be happy the way you went about your campaign". "You may have your views alright, but it is important to remain neutral so that all candidates can reach out to you in difficulty, especially after the primaries because we need the unity of the party," he said.
Time to show love The Minority Leader postulated that NPP MPs, as well as supporters of the party, must also act with caution as the party was getting ready for the next presidential primary.
Mr Afenyo-Markin said if they supported any particular candidate, they must sell the brand of the candidate instead of insulting opponents. "It does not help the good of democracy; what does your candidate stand for, his vision for the party and the country?" he said quizzically. "To me, these are matters that matter, not the name-calling because in the world of politics, there is no perfect candidate," the Minority Leader said.
