The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Akatsi South, Bernard Ahiafor, clashed with the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, during proceedings on February 17, 2026.

The altercation erupted after Afenyo-Markin was given the opportunity to ask a supplementary question during ongoing discussions about trade industries and government-funded factories.

“Are we going to manage publicly funded factories that have already shown experience, or are they completely new start-ups? From the explanation, it appears to me that government is funding new ventures…” Afenyo-Markin said.

'This is becoming too many!' - Afenyo-Markin clashes with First Deputy Speaker

Before he could complete his analysis leading into the question, Ahiafor interjected.

“Please, Minority Leader, you are to ask a supplementary question, not to tell a story,” Ahiafor said.

Afenyo-Markin responded, insisting that Ahiafor’s words were harsh.

“Mr Speaker, with respect, you always want us to extend courtesy to you but your words are harsh,” he stated.

He added that such language should not be used against a leader.

“Mr Speaker, you don't use such words on your leader. Let me return back that respect to you. Please, please… but the language from the chair might be such that we can all cooperate. I beg you.”

The exchange continued briefly before Afenyo-Markin eventually asked his question.

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