Majority Leader Ayariga Dismisses Afenyo-Markin’s Concerns, Defends Parliamentary Efficiency

Accra, Ghana – January 27, 2025 – Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has downplayed criticism from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who suggested that Ayariga’s approach to parliamentary debates might obstruct government operations.
In an interview with Bernard Avle on Channel One TV’s The Point of View, Ayariga dismissed Afenyo-Markin’s comments as overly dramatic, emphasizing his focus on facilitating government business effectively.
“That’s just Afenyo-Markin. He tends to dramatize situations more than necessary, but that’s his style,” Ayariga said, adding that his leadership is results-driven rather than performance-focused.
Focus on Results Over Drama
Ayariga explained that his priority as Majority Leader is to ensure smooth and efficient approval processes for the president’s appointees. Highlighting his track record, he pointed to the swift approval of ministerial nominees as a measure of success.
“I receive all sorts of messages and comments asking, ‘Why did you tolerate this or that?’ But I just smile and ask, how many ministers were approved today? That’s the real measure of success,” Ayariga noted.
He urged critics to focus on the outcomes rather than theatrics, emphasizing that government business has been moving at an unprecedented pace under his leadership.
Record Progress in Ministerial Approvals
Ayariga defended his performance, pointing out that recent ministerial approvals have been processed faster than ever before. “These are some of the fastest rates of ministerial approvals we’ve ever seen. Go and check the record,” he said.
He reiterated his commitment to ensuring the president’s nominees are approved promptly and deployed to their ministries to serve the nation.
“We win by the results, not by drama. My focus is on ensuring government business is done efficiently, and I’m proud of the progress we’ve made,” Ayariga concluded.
His remarks underscore ongoing tensions between the Majority and Minority Leaders in Parliament, with both sides emphasizing different approaches to governance and legislative duties.