Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has taken legal action against the CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, over comments he considers false and defamatory. The lawsuit was disclosed on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Parliament in Accra.
Afenyo-Markin Sues GoldBod CEO Over Defamatory Remarks
The dispute between the two has been ongoing for weeks over GoldBod's operations and reported financial losses linked to the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP). The disagreement intensified after Mr Gyamfi allegedly described the Minority Leader as an “extortionist” in response to Mr Afenyo-Markin’s criticism of the programme and his demands for answers over the reported US$1.7 billion loss recorded by the Bank of Ghana in 2025.
Mr Afenyo-Markin instructed his lawyers to commence legal proceedings against Mr Gyamfi as well as media organisations that carried the statements at the centre of the dispute. Two cases have been filed at the courts: Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin versus Samuel Adu Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Limited at the Accra High Court, and Eric Adjei and Peace FM at the Achimota Circuit Court.
Mr Afenyo-Markin said he was confident that the courts would assess the evidence and applicable law and arrive at an appropriate determination. The lawsuit follows a prolonged public disagreement over the financial performance of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme and the circumstances surrounding the reported losses.
GoldBod CEO Rejects Claims of Responsibility
Mr Gyamfi has rejected claims that GoldBod was responsible for the reported loss and has defended the statements he made against Mr Afenyo-Markin. The GoldBod CEO has indicated that he is prepared to defend his position and the allegations in court.
The reported US$1.7 billion loss has been a point of contention between the two parties. Mr Afenyo-Markin has consistently called on the government and GoldBod to provide detailed explanations concerning the reported loss.
Parliament Resumes Sitting After Public Exchanges
The public exchanges between the two have been ongoing for weeks. Parliament resumed sitting on Monday, August 24, 2026, following the lawsuit. The Speaker referred two ministerial nominees to the Appointments Committee on the same day.
The lawsuit is a significant development in the ongoing public disagreement over the financial performance of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. The outcome of the case will be closely watched by the public and the media.
Source: Adom Online
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