Politics of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Akatsi South, Bernard Ahiafor, clashed with the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, during proceedings on February 17, 2026. The altercation erupted after Afenyo-Markin was given the opportunity to ask a supplementary question during ongoing discussions about trade industries and government-funded factories. - Afenyo-Markin clashes with First Deputy SpeakerBefore he could complete his analysis leading into the question, Ahiafor interjected. “Please, Minority Leader, you are to ask a supplementary question, not to tell a story,” Ahiafor said. “Mr Speaker, with respect, you always want us to extend courtesy to you but your words are harsh,” he stated.

Source: GhanaWeb February 18, 2026 06:43 UTC