Cynthia Morrison opens up on how Afenyo-Markin allegedly berated her

According to report by Ghanaweb on Monday 19, October 2026, former Member of Parliament for Agona West, Cynthia Mamle Morrison, has spoken about the challenges she encountered in her relationship with some leaders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following the party’s 2024 parliamentary primaries.

Morrison disclosed that she made several attempts to arrange a meeting between Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin and her supporters to resolve grievances that emerged after the internal elections. According to her, however, three scheduled meetings failed to take place because Afenyo-Markin did not show up.

The former legislator explained that her efforts were aimed at addressing concerns among grassroots supporters and preventing disagreements within the party from escalating. She believed that direct engagement between the Minority Leader, herself and the aggrieved supporters could have helped restore confidence and strengthen unity within the party.

Recounting her efforts during an interview, Morrison said she personally contacted Afenyo-Markin and also visited Parliament to discuss the matter. She indicated that several individuals, including Kennedy, Mama Pat, YouTube and Kofi Amankwa, were involved in the attempts to facilitate the meeting. Despite the arrangements, Morrison said the engagements did not materialise, leaving the concerns of her supporters unresolved.

She admitted that she could not establish the exact reasons behind Afenyo-Markin’s absence, although she suggested that his parliamentary responsibilities might have contributed to the situation.

According to Morrison, her primary objective was not necessarily to pursue an independent political career but to ensure that her supporters received attention and were treated fairly following the party’s internal elections.

She recalled appealing to the Minority Leader to meet the supporters and listen to their concerns, stressing that dialogue could have helped address the divisions.

Morrison also disclosed that she encountered legal difficulties involving a rival in the parliamentary primary. She said a court injunction affected her ability to campaign, creating additional challenges as she considered her political options, including the possibility of contesting as an independent candidate.

Her account highlights the difficulties that can arise within political parties after competitive primaries, particularly when disagreements emerge between defeated aspirants, grassroots supporters and newly selected candidates.

Despite her disappointment over the unsuccessful attempts to organise reconciliation talks, Morrison maintained that she does not consider herself to be engaged in a personal fight with Afenyo-Markin. “We are not fighting,” she stated, seeking to clarify the nature of their relationship.

She also reaffirmed her loyalty to the NPP, indicating that her concerns should not be interpreted as a rejection of the party.

Morrison’s comments have brought renewed attention to the importance of internal dialogue, inclusiveness and reconciliation in maintaining unity within political organisations. Her account suggests that engaging dissatisfied supporters after internal elections can be an important step towards rebuilding trust and strengthening cooperation among party members.

However, the reasons for the missed meetings remain unclear based on Morrison’s account, and no response from Afenyo-Markin is included in the information provided.

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