Accra: Newly appointed Majority Leader and Builsa North MP, James Agalga, has made it clear that he will not be intimidated by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin in Parliament. Agalga, speaking on TV3's Ghana Tonight on August 7, 2026, asserted that his recent leadership role does not render him susceptible to bullying.
According to Ghana Web, Agalga emphasized his resilience by stating, "I've heard people say, 'Oh, well, maybe I'm new to leadership, and I could be bullied.' If you've known me for some time, you would agree that I am not the type who can be bullied. Far from that." Despite this strong stance, Agalga acknowledged his respect for Afenyo-Markin as a fellow lawyer and expressed his intention to extend the necessary courtesies to him as Minority Leader.
Agalga highlighted that both he and Afenyo-Markin entered Parliament simultaneously, implying that neither holds seniority over the other based on tenure. "Afenyo-Markin is a colleague lawyer. We are members of the bar. We both arrived in parliament at the same time, and so he doesn't enjoy seniority over me so far as our age in parliament is concerned. But of course, we would extend all the courtesies to the minority leadership," Agalga stated.
He further warned the Minority against attempts to disrupt parliamentary business, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the Standing Orders. "The message I have for the minority is that we would play according to the rules. I mean, the standing orders are very clear, and so if we play according to what the standing orders allow us to do, I am sure we would have a very interesting parliament," Agalga cautioned.
When questioned about potential confrontations in the House, Agalga expressed his hope to avoid major showdowns but remained prepared to face one if necessary. "I don't think it would get to the point where we'd have to have a showdown, but if we have to have a showdown, why not? But as the majority, our interest is to ensure that government business is not interrupted," he indicated.
Agalga concluded by stressing the importance of mutual respect to maintain peace in Parliament. "Afenyo-Markin is a nice gentleman, and so would accord him all the courtesies and would expect him to do likewise. And if we do that, I'm sure there'll be peace and tranquility in the house," he concluded.