Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has dismissed rumours suggesting he plans to contest the Keta parliamentary seat or run as an independent candidate in the constituency.
The Effutu MP reassured residents and stakeholders, including the current MP for Keta, that his presence in the constituency is purely driven by development interests and not political ambition.
“I’m not also preparing myself to be an independent candidate for Keta. It will never happen. I will never contemplate being an MP for this area,” he stated.
Addressing a durbar at Tsiame in the Keta constituency during a historic homecoming on Thursday April 17, the Minority leader stressed that his visit to the area is born out of a desire to give back to the communities that shaped his roots.
The Minority Leader also presented 200 hair dryers and sowing machines to empower women and stressed that the gesture was more than a donation—it was a statement of intent.
He said, “We are here to ignite a flame of opportunity, to weave a future of economic development, and to reaffirm our collective commitment to the empowerment of the women who are the backbone of this community.”
He added “My mom is a Fanti woman from Winneba. And my dad is an Anlo man from Tsiame and Nyekonope. So it’s my own little contribution for the parents who brought me to life — mom and dad. I’ve chosen to be an MP on my mother’s side. Choice I’ve made,” he explained.
He also stressed the importance of unity and togetherness, urging the community to look beyond politics and focus on development.
“We are here to support our brother and the community. And so shall it remain. We want all of us to be together as a family,” he said.
Afenyo-Markin added that while his attention remains with Effutu, he is committed to supporting initiatives in Nyekonope and the wider Volta Region when the time is right.
“We have a responsibility also at Nyekonope. And at the right time, we’ll go there. But for now, no politics,” he said.
His comments come amid growing speculation and social media chatter suggesting he was laying the groundwork for a political switch to the Keta Constituency after his his return to Tsiame and donations to the women of the area.