Captain Smart Warns Afenyo-Markin After Chairman Wontumi's Release, Says He's Next To Be Arrested
- Captain Smart has warned Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to prepare himself for government persecution
- The warning follows Chairman Wontumi's arrest and release by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)
- Captain Smart claimed that the NDC was ready to persecute Afenyo-Markin just as the NPP had done to Cassiel Ato Forson
Ghanaian broadcaster, Godsbrain Blessed Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has issued a stern warning to the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, following the arrest of the Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako.
In a video, Captain Smart claimed that Afenyo-Markin would also soon be arrested. He claimed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) would put the Minority Leader through the same predicament the NPP put Cassiel Ato Forson through when they were in office.
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He stated in his video:
"Afenyo-Markin, get ready. Remember what you did to Ato Forson? You are going to face the same thing."
What the NPP did to Ato Forson
Recall that in 2016, the NPP, led by Nana Akufo-Addo, accused Cassiel Ato Forson, then the Deputy Minister for Finance, of being complicit in the overpricing and mismanagement of the controversial ambulance deal, which they claimed was emblematic of financial mismanagement under the John Mahama administration.
The ambulance deal involved the purchase of 200 ambulances by the Mahama administration to improve Ghana’s emergency healthcare system.
However, the NPP claimed that the ambulances were purchased at an inflated price, with poor procurement practices and a lack of transparency surrounding the transaction.
The NPP argued that the deal, which was financed through a loan, was an example of the financial recklessness of the NDC government.
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At the time of the deal, Dr Forson was the Deputy Minister for Finance. His role in the procurement process and the financial arrangements made him a key target for the NPP’s criticism.
They accused him of being directly responsible for overseeing or approving the financial terms of the deal, which they said involved questionable pricing, and took legal action against him.
Captain Smart warns Afenyo-Markin to get ready
Speaking after Chairman Wontumi's arrest and release, Captain Smart emphasised the NDC would come after Afenyo-Markin just as the NPP did to Ato Forson.
"Ato Forson knew nothing about the Ambulance saga, but you accused him of buying the vehicles. You were also the Board chairman of ECG and an MP. Afenyo, get ready. Your time will soon come," Captain Smart said.
The video of Captain Smart warning Afenyo-Markin is below:
Reactions to Captain Smart's Afenyo-Markin remarks
Netizens who saw the video of Captain Smart talking about Afenyo-Markin's apparent pending persecution were furious. Many slammed him in the comments section of the video.
@Datus5 wrote:
"Try Afenyo n u will see Ghana 🇬🇭 is not for NDC did we arrest DZIFA ATIVOR."
@Moremoney wrote:
"Fawo gyimii ko... Kwasia to prako... Let them dare touch Afenyo Markin...Mboa... What has he done? Hw3 obi nso ne ne kwasia....odwan ba."
@KwameMaamu820 wrote:
"Kwasia, who arrested Ato Forson? Was he not taken to court? So if you think Afenyo has done anything bad, take him to court."
@Prince wrote:
"Akoa agyimi😂😂Kwaseato even John Jinapor is walking freely😂😂😂.."
Who is Afenyo-Markin?
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin is a significant Ghanaian lawyer, politician, and current Majority Leader in Parliament. He represents the people of Effutu Constituency within the Central Region of Ghana and is a top official of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Afenyo-Markin has prize himself as an extremely articulate communicator and a strategic leader. He has steadily climbed the political ladder since he first entered parliament in 2013.
He has a law degree from the University of Buckingham in the UK, and a Master's degree in International Politics and Security Studies from the University of Bradford. His legal background has helped build valuable experience as a Member of Parliament (MP), serving on the very important Foreign Affairs Committee and the extremely impactful Communications Committee.
In 2024, he became the Majority Leader, being the first MP from the Central Region to achieve that role. Since taking up the role he has focused much of his time on improving accountability in parliament and clarity in legislative procedures. Although he has developed an admired reputation as a leader, he has experienced moments, like a recent escalation with the media, where he has faced backlash, he even publicly acknowledged and apologized for it.
Afenyo-Markin is widely considered an emerging leader in the NPP, and he has a very strong chance to pursue higher political office within Ghana.
Wontumi makes first appearance after EOCO release
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Chairman Wontumi appeared in public for the first time since his release from EOCO custody.
After regaining his freedom on June 3, 2025, the politician visited the New Patriotic Party headquarters at Asylum Down, Accra.
Supporters warmly welcomed him as he possibly briefed party leaders and thanked them for their support during his bail process.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
