Afenyo-Markin eats waakye with hometown folks, uses his bare hands

Afenyo-Markin Eats Waakye With His Bare Hands, Welcomes Hometown People

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the MP for Effutu Constituency, was recently seen enjoying Waakye. He shared a meal with about ten supporters from the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The event took place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Assin Jakai, Central Region.

In a video of the gathering, Afenyo-Markin ate from the same bowl as his guests. This communal moment sparked significant online buzz. Many Ghanaians expressed their admiration for him in the comments.

One user remarked that Afenyo-Markin would win again if he ran. Another noted that eating together reflects participation in community traditions. Comments varied from praise to humor about his down-to-earth nature.

Earlier, Afenyo-Markin led NPP MPs in protesting Chairman Wontumi's detention by EOCO. He expressed frustration with the NDC government during this protest. In a unique gesture, he was seen meditating outside the EOCO office.