Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has denied claims that he interfered with the voting process during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries in the Effutu Constituency.

In a statement issued on Saturday, January 31, 2026, he said the claims circulating on social media are false.

“I have become aware of circulating claims alleging my presence near a polling booth in Effutu, purportedly influencing voters and compromising ballot secrecy. These assertions are entirely false,” he stated.

According to the Minority Leader, the allegation forms part of what he described as a sustained campaign of misinformation targeted at him since the start of the flagbearer contest.

“This spurious allegation is merely the latest in a series of plots orchestrated by my adversaries,” he said.

Afenyo-Markin recalled an earlier incident involving a manipulated video that was circulated online, falsely suggesting that he deliberately refused to applaud a candidate during the signing of the NPP peace pact on January 22, 2026.

“These vile tactics are as transparent as they are desperate,” he noted.

The Effutu Member of Parliament said that throughout the electoral process, he has strictly complied with all guidelines issued by the Electoral Commission (EC) and the leadership of the NPP.

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“At no time have I been anywhere near the voting area as claimed, nor have I engaged in any conduct that could be construed, even remotely, as undue influence,” he stressed.

He explained that his presence in the constituency on voting day was limited to casting his ballot and performing lawful oversight duties in line with electoral rules.

“My presence in the constituency today has been limited strictly to exercising my franchise and undertaking lawful oversight in full compliance with the rules that govern us all,” he noted.

Afenyo-Markin also urged the EC, security agencies, and political actors to remain vigilant and place a premium on peace, transparency, and democratic integrity.

“Crass fabrications such as these only seek to sow discord and undermine voter confidence,” he warned.

He further invited journalists, observers, and members of the public to independently verify the facts on the ground in Winneba.

“I welcome anyone who wishes to verify the facts for themselves to come to Winneba and observe the process first-hand,” he said.

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The Minority Leader cautioned against the spread of misinformation and appealed to party supporters to allow the process to proceed without interference.

“The members and supporters of the great NPP deserve better. Truth and transparency are our strongest defence against falsehood,” he added.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗼-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻, 𝗠𝗣 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

I have become aware…

— Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin (@AfenyoMarkin) January 31, 2026