Afenyo-Markin Accuses NDC of Planning Misinformation Campaign Ahead of 2028 Elections

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised concerns about the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), suggesting that they intend to resort to misinformation and disinformation as we head into the 2028 general elections.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker claims this tactic is meant to distract the public from the government’s failures in fulfilling its promises.

In a Facebook post dated Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Afenyo-Markin called on Ghanaians, especially NPP members and communicators, to stay alert as the upcoming elections draw nearer.
“Going into the 2028 elections, one strategy the NDC Government is likely to use aggressively, in its desperation to hold on to power, is misinformation and disinformation,” he wrote.

He alleged that the government would use fabricated stories and distractions to shift the national conversation away from issues affecting citizens.

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“Expect FAKE NEWS and manufactured distractions aimed at taking attention away from the important national issues on which the Government has failed to deliver,” he said.

Afenyo-Markin further claimed that the use of misinformation was not a new political tactic for the NDC, arguing that similar accusations and claims made by the party while in opposition had subsequently been contradicted by facts.

“This is not new; it is a political tool they have mastered,” he stated.

He urged Ghanaians to scrutinise political claims and verify information before accepting or sharing them, stressing the need to keep discussions focused on issues that affect the country.

“Every Ghanaian must understand this strategy. We must stay vigilant, question what we are told and refuse to be distracted from the issues that affect us,” he said.

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The Minority Leader also placed particular responsibility on NPP members, officers and communicators to counter what he described as false propaganda.

“NPP members, officers and communicators especially carry an even greater responsibility. We must remain alert, disciplined and focused,” he added.

He urged the opposition party to continue highlighting what it considers the government’s shortcomings while promoting the political vision of former Vice President and NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the 2028 elections.

“Keep the focus on the Government’s broken promises and the everyday problems Ghanaians face,” he said.

Afenyo-Markin concluded his message with a call for the NPP to intensify its communication ahead of the election.

“Expose the lies. Focus on the issues. Promote the vision. Win 2028.”