Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has shared a powerful and deeply personal vision for life after politics—answering a long-felt call to be a preacher.
In a candid and moving conversation with broadcaster Kafui Dey, the influential legislator spoke passionately about his unwavering faith and spiritual aspirations, revealing that preaching the gospel is a path he feels destined to walk.
“If I stop being a politician today, one thing I’m certain of doing is to go into ministry. I’ve been dreaming about it. I see myself as a preacher of the word of God,” he said.
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Afenyo-Markin explained that this spiritual calling has been with him for years, rooted in a life shaped by faith, prayer, and resilience. He recalled how his relationship with God began to deepen during his time at St. Augustine’s College, where he embraced prayer and fasting as essential spiritual disciplines.
“I have experienced my God, so when I see crises, it doesn’t shake me,” he said, reflecting on how his faith has been his anchor through life’s challenges.
The MP’s reflections also touched on his humble beginnings, including working as a bus conductor (mate) and relying on the kindness of friends who never looked down on him despite his modest background.
“My friends didn’t look down on me because I was from a poor home,” he said with gratitude.
He paid tribute to his stepfather, whose emotional prayers left a profound mark on his spiritual journey.
“I remember when I was going to secondary school, he would hold my hand, pray for me, and weep.”
Now one of Ghana’s most recognizable political voices, Afenyo-Markin believes that faith and leadership are not mutually exclusive. He sees public service as a powerful platform for sharing hope and truth.
“As a politician, nothing should stop me from sharing the word of God with people,” he affirmed.