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This article details the emergence of a significant spiritual warning from Minority Leader and Effutu Member of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, following the sudden death of Beatrice Owarewa Siaw, a prominent party figure and aspiring parliamentary candidate.
The video, filmed on July 20, 2026, at a New Patriotic Party gathering in Ghana’s Central Region under the "Effutu Dream" banner, showcases Afenyo-Markin addressing a seated audience of party officials with a direct caution. The clip, shared widely across social media, immediately ignited considerable engagement following the news of Siaw’s passing, who was affectionately known as Nana Yaa.
The footage, which has been extensively linked to Siaw’s death, occurred shortly after the news broke, prompting a wave of questions from Ghanaians about the circumstances surrounding her demise. The Facebook video of Afenyo-Markin’s spiritual warning is below.
The resurfaced video drew a diverse range of responses online. @Christopher Asare wrote, “@Henry Kuukpe broadened the message, commenting: @George Apetor offered a more cryptic take: The Facebook video of Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s spiritual warning is below.”
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported on the circumstances surrounding Beatrice Siaw’s death and her final moments. According to witnesses, she collapsed after visiting a pharmacy to buy medicine and was transported to the hospital, where she died. Don’t miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone. Join YEN’s Sports News channel on WhatsApp now!
Godwin Nii Armah Okine, Entertainment Editor, joined YEN.com.gh in May 2025 and is head of the Entertainment Desk. He graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies in 2014 and has over a decade of experience in digital journalism. He worked at GhanaCelebrities.com between 2014 and 2025 as an Entertainment and later, Managing Editor. Godwin covered the 2014 Africa Youth Games in Gaborone for the African Olympic Committee and the International Sports Press Association. Avance Media named him the No.2 blogger in Ghana in 2020. Contact godwnii-armah.okine@yen.com.gh
This incident has intensified discussions regarding the potential significance of Afenyo-Markin’s statement, with some interpreting it as a deliberate attempt to invoke spiritual guidance before entering politics. The video’s impact underscores the importance of ritual and belief systems within Ghanaian political circles, particularly in the context of upcoming elections.
The New Patriotic Party’s recent focus on strengthening its leadership structure and seeking external validation for its future direction is also being viewed through this lens. Political analysts suggest that Afenyo-Markin’s warning may be a reflection of a broader trend of seeking spiritual influence in decision-making processes, aligning with a growing emphasis on tradition and ancestral wisdom.
Further investigation into Siaw’s personal life and potential connections to these spiritual practices is underway, and YEN.com.gh will continue to provide updates as they become available. The timing of this announcement coincides with the NPP’s upcoming parliamentary elections, adding a layer of urgency and potential significance to the event.
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