Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, clashed with the First Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, over claims of intimidation.

The incident occurred during the vetting of Supreme Court nominee Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo, when Afenyo-Markin expressed frustration over what he described as constant interjections by the Chairman each time he attempted to grill the nominee.

Following one such interjection, Afenyo-Markin accused Ahiafor of deliberately trying to frustrate him, prophesying that Ahiafor would soon occupy his [Afenyo-Markin’s] seat when the NDC returns to opposition.

“This is part of politics, and I am used to it,” Afenyo-Markin said. “One day they will be in this chair—one day, very soon—so let them enjoy the liberties of governance and intimidate me. I will get them.”

Ahiafor, who represents the Akatsi South Constituency, swiftly retorted, “Let me complete your prophecy by saying that—after 50 years.”

Unfazed, Afenyo-Markin fired back: “No problem, it’s okay. We prophesied in 2016 that it would take you 50 years, and you’re here. Don’t worry, you’ll have to bring a new candidate in 2028. We will see. You continue enjoying and intimidating me. These are precedents that, tomorrow, when you are suffering, you’ll have no ventilation. So enjoy what you think you are doing to me.”

Afenyo-Markin: You continue intimidating me. Very soon you’ll be in this chair. I’ll get you.

Bernard Ahiafor: Let me complete your prophecy — after 50 years.#JoyNews pic.twitter.com/EaSOHi6XFO

— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) June 17, 2025