Mr Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader, on Monday underscored the impact of the centre-right ideology on Ghana’s political landscape, describing it as instrumental in shaping the country’s economic trajectory.
He said the Dombo-Busia tradition was rooted in the fight for farmers’ rights and had promoted health insurance, free education and rural industrialisation, reflecting its commitment to social justice and empowerment.
Mr Afenyo-Markin made the remarks at the maiden lecture series of the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) in Accra, held on the theme: “The Centre Right Impact on Ghana’s Political Landscape.”
He noted that key figures, including former leaders, had championed economic liberalisation, private sector-led development and infrastructure expansion. He added that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) had remained at the forefront of advancing free-market economics, individual liberty and limited government intervention.
Mr Afenyo-Markin, who is also the NPP Member of Parliament for Effutu, urged citizens to reconnect with the tradition’s roots and promote empowered citizenship.
“As Ghana looks to the future, the centre-right legacy will depend on investments in education, health, skills development and strong institutions that foster sustainable growth and broad-based ownership of opportunity,” he said.
The Minority Leader stated that the ideology had driven economic liberalisation, boosted entrepreneurship and private sector growth, and supported infrastructure development to enhance overall economic performance. He also stressed the importance of fiscal responsibility in managing inflation and ensuring sustainable development.
Dr Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, Chairman of the Council of Elders of the NPP and Chairman of the event, commended the IERPP for initiating the lecture series and emphasised the need to understand and learn from the past to advance Ghana’s development.
