Afenyo-Markin's Call for Unity: “Touch One, Touch All” Should Be the Spirit of the NPP

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Ghana’s political landscape witnessed a bold and striking statement from the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, as he delivered a powerful message that is sure to spark conversations across the political spectrum.

In a message aired on GHOne TV, the vocal legislator called on members of his own party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to reflect deeply on the true meaning of their party’s well-known slogan: “Moving Forward.”

Afenyo-Markin’s statement may be short, but it’s loaded with meaning. In many ways, he’s asking a vital question: Are we truly moving forward together, or only for a few?

By saying “touch one, touch all,” he’s reminding the NPP—and maybe even all political entities—that the strength of a party lies not just in its leadership, but in its unity. When one member is affected, the rest should feel it. When one wins, all should celebrate. When one struggles, the whole group should rally.

This kind of thinking challenges the often fragmented, competitive, and individualistic tendencies seen in party politics—not just in Ghana, but around the world.

The NPP has always branded itself as a progressive party, focused on development and moving Ghana forward. But as Afenyo-Markin subtly points out, the true test of progress is inclusivity—how well the party takes care of its own people, listens to its grassroots, and stands by its members through thick and thin.

In other words, are we just saying we’re “moving forward,” or are we actually doing it together?

His words may also be a hint at internal party issues—discontent among members, concerns about fairness, or possibly a lack of cohesion ahead of elections. Either way, it’s clear: the Minority Leader is pushing for a reset in how the NPP thinks and acts as a political family.

With Ghana approaching another election season, messages like these hit differently. Voters are paying closer attention to the values that parties uphold internally, not just what they promise on campaign platforms. Unity, transparency, and collective accountability are no longer optional—they're expected.

Afenyo-Markin’s comment is a reminder that slogans like “Moving Forward” must be backed by action, not just branding. And that real political progress means no one gets left behind.

Whether you're a party supporter, a political analyst, or just a concerned citizen, there's something powerful about the simplicity of this message: “Touch one, touch all.” It’s about empathy. It’s about standing together. And maybe, just maybe, it’s a path toward politics that’s more human.

As we watch Ghana’s democracy evolve, voices like Afenyo-Markin's serve as both a mirror and a map—reflecting the state of things, while pointing to a better way forward.