Afenyo-Markin Faces NPP MPs Over Sammy Gyamfi Extortion Claims

NPP MPs to Grill Afenyo-Markin Over Sammy Gyamfi Extortion Claims

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is facing questions from members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Caucus this morning over allegations of extortion made against him by Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the NPP Caucus, ahead of Parliament's sitting later in the afternoon.

The Allegations

The allegations were made at the seat of the Presidency, where Mr Gyamfi addressed journalists in response to claims by the Minority in Parliament, led by Mr Afenyo-Markin, over reported losses associated with the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegations in an interview on JoyNews' Newsfile, where he challenged the Minority Leader to take legal action against him if he believed the claims were defamatory.

Pressure Mounts on Afenyo-Markin

Mr Afenyo-Markin has categorically denied the allegations and indicated that he is considering his legal options. However, his denial appears not to have fully satisfied some senior NPP MPs, who believe the Minority Leader needs to provide further clarification to the Caucus. The pressure from some members has led to a meeting of the NPP Parliamentary Caucus being scheduled for this morning.

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The Dispute Escalates

The development comes as the dispute between Mr Afenyo-Markin and Mr Gyamfi intensifies, with the personal allegations threatening to overshadow the Minority's substantive concerns about the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme and the role of GoldBod in the transactions. The personal nature of the allegations has put the Minority Leader in a difficult position, with some members of the NPP Caucus demanding answers from their leader.

What Happens Next

Parliament has been recalled from recess to consider urgent legislative business. The meeting of the NPP Parliamentary Caucus this morning will provide Mr Afenyo-Markin an opportunity to respond to questions from his colleagues and clarify the circumstances surrounding the allegations. The outcome of the meeting remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the dispute between Mr Afenyo-Markin and Mr Gyamfi is far from over.

Source: JOY