The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has broken his silence following a heated exchange with Essikado-Ketan MP and Deputy Health Minister, Prof Grace Ayensu-Danquah, during a parliamentary sitting on July 14, 2025.
In an emotional submission to Parliament, Afenyo-Markin revealed that he was seriously unwell and bedridden at the time public backlash against his remarks toward Prof Ayensu began.
He described the widespread criticism he received as hurtful, especially considering the context in which the incident unfolded. "Last week, I was in my hospital bed.
I was unwell.
