Majority Leader Alex Afenyo Markin has revealed that he plays a crucial role as a mediator between the factions led by Kennedy Agyapong and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia within the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

He disclosed that both he and his close associate, Kennedy Agyapong, initially supported Dr. Bawumia. However, when Agyapong decided to contest the NPP presidential primaries, Markin found himself in a delicate situation.

He couldn't betray his friend Agyapong, nor could he retract his commitment to Vice President Bawumia.

In an interview with Citi News, Afenyo Markin emphasised his impartial stance, expressing openness to both factions and even consulting with party elders.

He reiterated his loyalty to Agyapong while acknowledging his responsibility to maintain cohesion within the party.

“Both of us were Bawumia and out of the blue, he informed me that, Alex, I want to contest. I said okay, but as it is, I am a Freemason and a Catholic. I know how to respect friendship, and if you give your word to a brother, you have to keep it. So I told him that our friendship would remain, but it would be difficult to be seen out there doing this or that.

However, I will want to play the role of resolving issues and being the bridge. He understood where I was coming from. I am an open-minded person, and no one suspected me.

I told Dr. Bawumia what the situation was; I told Ken what the situation was; and I told Mr President what the situation was and the party elders.

This is a man who, when I was going through a crisis in Parliament, said that positions had been shared and nobody considered Afenyo Markin.

He calls me at midnight into his house; we talk business and Alex says I will give you capital to revive your business. He gives me capital to revive my business and I turn around to betray him. No, I can’t do that," he said.

On whether Kennedy Agyapong will support the Dr Mahamudu Bawumia campaign, he indicated that everything will be alright.