Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s Mother Grabs Spotlight at Son’s Event in Winneba, Video Delights Ghanaians
- Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin stirred emotional reactions after he made a rare public appearance with his mother, Mrs Aba Markin
- The duo appeared at the commissioning of a new library and ICT centre in Winneba, earning admiration from Ghanaians online
- The three-time Effutu MP commissioned the R. C. Ekem Library & ICT Centre alongside party leaders and constituents on December 15, 2025
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, stirred emotional reactions online after he proudly showed off his mother at a recent event.
Source: Twitter
The Member of Parliament for Effutu in the Central Region appeared together with his mother at the commissioning of a new project in his constituency.
Accompanied by other party bigwigs and several constituents, the three-time MP commissioned a new library and Information & Communication Technology (ICT) centre for his constituents.
The MP shared photos from the ceremony on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on December 16, 2025, with a caption detailing the utility of the centre to the people of Winneba.
“Yesterday, I commissioned the R. C. Ekem Library & ICT Centre, a state-of-the-art learning centre at Lowcost, Winneba. The centre provides a welcoming space for learning, research, and community engagement while promoting knowledge in ICT. 🦌,” he wrote.
The Twitter post shared by the Effutu MP is below.
Afenyo Markin’s mother steals show at event
Aside from his party bigwigs and constituents, Alexander Afenyo-Markin was accompanied by a special guest to the commissioning.
His mother, Mrs Aba Markin, appeared at the event and was spotted proudly seated behind her son.
A video seen by YEN.com.gh showed Mrs Markin being acknowledged at the event.
Dressed in a colourful attire that stood out, she got to her feet as the crowd gave her a warm welcome.
The controversial politician was also spotted beaming with pride as his mother was introduced to the gathered crowd.
Below is the TikTok video of Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s mother at the commissioning of the new library in Winneba.
Afenyo-Markin's father surfaces online
Alexander Afenyo-Markins' outing with his mother occurred a few months after his father also surfaced on social media.
In a video, a woman identified as Daavi Abla Amewota Amable introduced the legislator's 80-year-old father, Mr Afenyo-Kwofie, to social media users.
According to reports, Mr Moses Afenyo Kwofie is an Agricultural Technician by profession and also worked as an administrative assistant until his retirement.
He is currently residing in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region.
The identity of Afenyo-Markins' father stirred reactions on social media, as many did not expect him to hail from the Volta Region due to the MP's lifelong attachment to the Winneba area.
Below is the TikTok video of Afenyo-Markin's father.
Source: Facebook
Afenyo-Markin's childhood photo trends
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that a childhood photo of Alexander Afenyo-Markin surfaced on social media and stirred humorous reactions.
The throwback photo showed the Effutu MP as a teenager selling bread on the streets to support his family.
Source: YEN.com.gh
