Addressing participants at a recent event, he disclosed that he was often contacted by business figures who presented documents and encouraged him to publicly highlight corruption-related concerns.
At the start of his presentation, Afenyo-Markin recognized the presence of notable personalities, including legal experts and law enforcement officials.
He praised an earlier speaker for their insightful contribution, especially on matters of legal reform, and stated that his remarks would build upon those ideas.
He posed a challenging question to the audience: should corruption be seen only as a political problem, or does it reflect deeper flaws within society itself? In his assessment, corruption cuts across all sectors and represents a shared ethical challenge.
Revisiting his opposition years, he explained that although many urged him to expose alleged wrongdoing through the media, his closer engagement with political and commercial circles led him to a different conclusion.
He observed that those who failed to secure contracts were usually the most vocal critics, while those who succeeded often remained silent and expressed gratitude privately, even in places of worship.
He ended by commenting on the lifestyles of some former ministers and MPs, expressing surprise at how financially modest many appeared to be, despite public assumptions that they amassed significant wealth while in office.