Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for patience in assessing the new administration while cautioning against the increasing influence of social media on parliamentary affairs.

Addressing recent tensions, he highlighted internal disagreements within the Majority, observing that some members have taken to social media to openly challenge their leadership.

During an interview on GTV, he noted that some Majority MPs have been criticizing their chairman online, accusing him of lacking firmness and allowing Afenyo-Markin to assert control. He warned against allowing social media narratives to dictate governance.

Responding to claims that the opposition has been too accommodating toward the government, he dismissed such assertions, arguing that it is too soon for substantial critiques.

He stated that the administration has not even completed a month in office, emphasizing that at least 100 to 120 days are needed to properly evaluate its policies and decision-making approach.

He further acknowledged that the current parliamentary composition, with a dominant Majority, has contributed to escalating tensions.

He explained that the role of a Majority Leader requires strategic engagement and discreet negotiations to facilitate smooth deliberations, praising Cassiel Ato Forson’s efforts to encourage constructive dialogue.

However, Afenyo-Markin criticized certain members of the Majority, accusing them of exacerbating tensions with their confrontational tactics.

“They’ve been attacking their chairman on social media, saying he is weak and allowing Afenyo-Markin to dictate to him. We must be careful how we allow social media to dictate how we conduct our affairs,”

Addressing the issue of opposition oversight, he brushed off worries that his side had been too soft on the government, highlighting that it was still too early to offer substantial critiques.

“The government is not even a month old… At least a government needs 100 or 120 days. We need to see them roll out their policies and understand their thinking pattern before we can start.”

He also admitted that the current parliamentary arrangement, where one side holds a strong majority, has escalated tensions.

“I know that the work of a Majority Leader is to engage more, do behind-the-scenes talking so that the final outcome becomes smooth,” he stated, adding that he had observed Majority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson’s efforts to foster dialogue.