Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has alleged that a number of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament are facing financial hardships, with some reportedly relying on ride-hailing services such as Uber to make it to parliamentary sittings.

Speaking during an interview on Peace FM on November 28, 2025, the Effutu MP claimed that several NDC legislators, particularly those on the backbench and without appointments to public boards, were under economic strain.

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Afenyo-Markin stated that MPs from both sides of the House endure challenges but insisted that the situation was more pronounced among their colleagues in the NDC.

“Our brothers in the NDC, we are in Parliament with them and they are suffering. Some of them come to Parliament with Uber. Some of them are on the backbench and they are not on any board,” he said.

He noted that despite these challenges, NDC MPs exhibit patience and discipline, prioritising the long-term interest of their party.

“They are suffering but they have a common understanding that they have to take time for the party,” he added.

Using the NDC’s example, Afenyo-Markin urged members of the opposition the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to exercise similar restraint and remain committed to party unity, even in difficult times.



According to him, political parties operate on long-term strategies and MPs and supporters alike must be willing to endure temporary hardship for wider organisational goals.



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