Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team—led by Foreign Affairs Minister‑nominee Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa—of flying drones over his private properties in an alleged surveillance operation.
The Effutu legislator claimed that his associates had informed him of the suspicious activity on multiple occasions but chose to remain silent.
He insisted that he had nothing to hide and that all his assets had been acquired legally. He made these remarks on JoyNews’ The Probe on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
The Minority Leader’s revelation follows Mr. Ablakwa’s disclosure of some details about Mr. Afenyo‑Markin’s properties during his vetting on Friday, January 31.
“Before his vetting, ask Ablakwa whether we didn’t sit as brothers. I said, ‘Sammy, there were things that you went overboard. I think if you make concessions, we’ll be fine,’” Afenyo‑Markin recounted.
Despite their discussion, he claims that Ablakwa’s ORAL team continued its surveillance activities.
“Meanwhile, I was aware that these ORAL guys have been flying drones in Winneba over my property. I kept quiet. I managed it. They went to my beachfront property, mounted a drone, and flew it from the community center near the ‘nshorna.’ My boy saw it. I told them to ignore it,” he said.
According to him, the alleged drone surveillance was not limited to Winneba but also targeted his residence in Abelemkpe and other properties.
“In Abelemkpe, you’ll be there in the morning and you’ll see drones flying. The policemen have seen it. They told me, but I said ignore it. Sometimes, early in the morning, we see drones behind the rail line, and I know they are spying on my house. What business do drones have at the Minority Leader’s residence?” he questioned.
Alexander Afenyo‑Markin further refuted claims that his lands in Winneba are state-owned, describing such claims as a misrepresentation.
“The gentleman brought a search report and created the impression that my lands in Winneba are state lands. With the greatest respect [they are not],” he asserted.
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