The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially announced its parliamentary leadership for the 9th Parliament, appointing Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, Member of Parliament for Effutu, as the Minority Leader. This appointment underscores his legislative expertise and leadership capabilities.
Patricia Appiagyei, Member of Parliament for Suame, has been named Deputy Minority Leader, marking her as a key figure in the party’s parliamentary strategy.
Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Member of Parliament for Nsawam Adoagyiri, assumes the role of Chief Whip. His responsibilities will include managing the party’s parliamentary agenda and ensuring discipline among members.
In addition, the leadership team includes: 
- Habib Iddrisu, MP for Tolon, as the 1st Deputy Whip.
- Davis Opoku Ansah (OPK), MP for Mpraeso, as the 2nd Deputy Whip.
This lineup reflects the party’s strategic priorities as it prepares for the 9th Parliament, emphasizing experience and cohesion among its ranks.
Confirmation and Reactions
The announcement was first shared by legal practitioner and broadcaster Richard Dela Sky on Thursday, January 2, 2024, via a post on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote:
“Breaking: NPP’s National Council confirms Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader for the 9th Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei as Dep Leader, Frank Annoh-Dompreh as Chief Whip, Habib Iddrisu as 1st Dep Whip, and Davis Opoku (OPK) as 2nd Dep Whip. NPP MPs-elect to be briefed later.”
The confirmation has since been met with mixed reactions within and outside the party, as members anticipate the impact of the new leadership team on parliamentary dynamics.
Stay tuned for updates as the NPP MPs-elect prepare to be officially briefed on these developments.
