Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has rubbished growing rumours suggesting a strained relationship between himself and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, describing the claims as “unfounded” and “strange.”
Speaking on Asempa FM in an interview monitored by Newsnetgh, Mr. Boamah said it had become necessary to correct false impressions being circulated about his loyalty to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and his rapport with the Deputy Majority Leader.
According to him, his relationship with Afenyo-Markin remains as solid as ever.
“I have a very good rapport and relationship with Afenyo-Markin, which is undeniable,” he stressed. “It is surprising that some people are trying to pit us against each other.”
He strongly dismissed suggestions of friction, insisting no one understands Afenyo-Markin better than he does.
“No politician in Ghana knows Afenyo-Markin more than I do,” he declared.
His remarks follow public debate over his decision not to join the majority caucus’ walkout led by Afenyo-Markin during the vetting of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who has since been approved as Chief Justice. While many MPs walked out in protest, Boamah remained in the chamber—a move that fuelled speculation of a possible rift.
But the Okaikwei Central MP clarified that his choice had nothing to do with disloyalty and should not be misconstrued.
Mr. Boamah also reaffirmed his deep-rooted commitment to the NPP, noting that he has been active in the party since the early 1990s.
“I started following the party in the early ’90s, and I won’t compromise now,” he said.
Looking ahead to the 2028 elections, he stressed the importance of grooming youthful and energetic leadership to keep the party competitive against the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“It’s essential for the NPP to build young, vibrant leaders to wrestle power from the NDC in 2028, and I represent that collective objective.”