Afenyo-Markin to replace Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Majority Leader

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has initiated a reshuffle within the leadership of the Majority Caucus in Parliament ahead of the upcoming December elections.

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who doubles as the current Deputy Majority Leader, is poised to step into the shoes of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu.

Information gathered indicates that the reshuffle leaves uncertainty regarding the future role of the Suame MP, particularly as Minister for Parliamentary Affairs.

However, sources say he may chair the NPP’s 2024 Manifesto Committee.

Further changes include Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the current Majority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, ascending to the Deputy Majority Leader position, leading to the promotion of Habib Iddrisu, the present First Deputy Whip, as Majority Chief Whip.

Again, Asokwa MP Patricia Appiagyei is likely to assume the role of First Deputy Whip, filling the void left by Lydia Seyram Alhassan’s nomination as Minister for Water Resources and Sanitation.

Sources suggest Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, MP for Sefwi-Akontombra, is in line to become the Second Deputy Whip.