The Majority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has reacted to the defeat of the NPP government in the 2024 elections.
According to him, there is no such thing as a “safe seat” or “unsafe seat” in politics, saying, “It all depends on the work you do.”
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Afenyo-Markin stressed the importance of teamwork and shared belief in their efforts in retaining his seat.
“I had a team I worked with, and we did massive work.” he said.
He reflected on the importance of research during his campaign, noting that it was a crucial element in his success.
The NPP lawmaker, mentioned how in 2012, research was a guiding force, with researchers providing key insights throughout the campaign.
“In my entire political journey, I’ve always believed in research. We were guided by research,” he explained.
For the 2024 elections, Mr. Afenyo-Markin took his commitment to research a step further.
“A week before the election, we did research back to back. I don’t joke with research. It’s what guides me to win most of my seats.” he disclosed.
The Member of Parliament for Effutu, admitted that his opponent was strong, which motivated him to work harder.
The research, he noted helped him identify key areas for focus, including specific towns where he didn’t need to campaign, as he was confident of winning their support.
In terms of campaign strategy, Mr. Afenyo-Markin explained that he refrained from campaigning during the day and instead focused on meeting with community leaders at night.
“During the day, I don’t campaign. At night, I get up and see some leaders to campaign,” he said.
In the end, his efforts paid off.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin was re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Effutu with a significant margin, securing 39,512 votes out of 59,623 cast.
He defeated two other contestants, with Dr. James Kofi Annan receiving 19,383 votes and Ms. Louisa Buabeng, an Independent candidate, polling just 81 votes.
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