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The Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Gaming Commission of Ghana, Lamtiig A. Apanga, has criticised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, saying he is gradually losing public respect following his recent attack on a Circuit Court judge after the remand of the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC.
Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Tuesday, May 19, Apanga argued that as a seasoned lawyer and senior political leader, Afenyo-Markin should uphold higher standards in public discourse. He noted that the Minority Leader’s comments about the judiciary were inappropriate and fell short of expectations for someone of his experience and position.
“Someone like the Minority Leader is not an ordinary lawyer or citizen. We have high expectations of him because of his role. He has practised law for over 20 years and leads the NPP in Parliament. Young lawyers and ordinary citizens look up to him,” Apanga said.
He described the attack on the judge as regrettable, warning that such conduct risks eroding the respect Afenyo-Markin has built over the years. “He went so low, and I think he is slowly losing his respect if he does not hold it,” he stated.
Apanga further suggested that the Minority Leader’s recent comments may be driven by political strategy, aimed at maintaining relevance within the NPP and aligning with current leadership. “I understand he is facing a challenge to remain relevant in the NPP, especially after supporting Kennedy Agyapong in the primaries. He is now struggling to secure the endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to retain his position as Minority Leader,” he added.
During a press conference on Sunday, May 17, Afenyo-Markin criticised the judge over the continued remand of Abronye DC, vowing to continue showing disrespect until the law was “upheld.” He also questioned the judge’s competence and challenged him to cite him for contempt.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) condemned Afenyo-Markin’s remarks, describing them as unprofessional and unethical.
Story by Efua Nessa
Source: Loco tv