The Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, recently opened up about his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur.Speaking candidly about his personal life, Afenyo-Markin shared that his residence in Abelemkpe has been his home for over 20 years, where he raised his children, including his firstborn, now 21.

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He also owns a property in Winneba, which he has had for many years, and took pride in declaring, “I am a businessman and a well-established individual.”Afenyo-Markin recalled the early days of his career, particularly the challenges faced after completing his schooling in 1997. "When we finished school in 1997, we had to stay home for two years. During this period, I came to hustle in Accra," he shared.

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Despite the struggles, his persistence paid off when he secured a job at Ghana Post as a postboy, eventually rising to the position of a principal postal officer.His career trajectory took a significant turn in 1999 when he received a scholarship to study at Capevass. However, after President Kufuor took office in 2001, he was introduced to entrepreneurship through career counseling.

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This led to him making the bold decision to leave school at level 300 and pursue business opportunities full-time.Afenyo-Markin quickly made his mark in business, purchasing his first luxury cars — a Mercedes and a BMW, which he still owns. He went on to establish Excel Courier, a multi-million-dollar business, securing a five-million-dollar facility from Standard Chartered and a ten-million-dollar facility from Barclays Bank.

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His business ventures expanded to include partnerships with major companies like Guinness and Diamond Cement, with his trucks operating across Ivory Coast.“I am not one to buy property under someone else's name,” Afenyo-Markin proudly declared, reaffirming his commitment to building wealth through his own hard work and determination.

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Today, Afenyo-Markin is widely recognized for his business achievements, with operations in Awaso providing employment to many people. As a dedicated businessman, he continues to take immense pride in the success of his ventures, showing that with perseverance, focus, and vision, anyone can achieve great things.

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