Why Akufo-Addo didn’t give Afenyo-Markin ministerial appointment – Ken Agyapong reveals

During a live radio interview on Kastle FM in Cape Coast, MP for Assin Central and presidential aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, unveiled the reason behind Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin ‘s failure to secure a ministerial appointment. Afenyo-Markin, who represents the Effutu constituency in the Central Region, was overlooked for the position due to an issue related to an agriculture bank.

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Agyapong explained that Afenyo-Markin was initially considered for a ministerial role, but the President rejected his appointment due to the agriculture bank issue. Consequently, the position was awarded to Mrs. Mavis Hawa Koomson, who now serves as the Minister for Fisheries.

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“We were fighting for Alex Markin to get the ministerial position. But there was an issue with him involving the agric bank. The president didn’t even want to hear his name.

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So the most senior after Alex Markin was Hawa Koomson, and we got the position for her,” Agyapong revealed.

Agyapong went on to highlight his influential role in supporting Hawa Koomson’s political career, emphasizing that without his backing, she wouldn’t have been able to attain any significant political position. He took credit for creating special initiatives for her and noted that she depended on his influence to make a mark in politics.

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The ongoing competition within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to select the official flagbearer for the 2024 presidential elections was also discussed during the interview. Agyapong is one of the contenders vying for the nomination, competing against Vice President Mahumudu Bawumia, former Minister for Agriculture Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, and former MP for Mampong, Francis Addai Nimo.

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The NPP is scheduled to hold its national delegates conference on November 4 to elect the party’s flagbearer for the 2024 general elections.

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