Minority challenges GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi to prove extortion allegations against Afenyo-Markin
The Minority in Parliament has thrown its weight behind Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, challenging GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi to substantiate allegations of extortion against him. The Caucus says it will not be distracted from its efforts to investigate what it describes as $1.7 billion in losses at the Ghana Gold Board and insists Parliament has several constitutional…
The Minority in Parliament has expressed support for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, challenging GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi to provide evidence to substantiate allegations of extortion against him. The caucus remains committed to its investigation into the reported $1.7 billion losses at the Ghana Gold Board and maintains it has constitutional and procedural means to conduct the inquiry.
Vincent Ekow Assafuah, a member of Parliament’s Economy Committee, stated that the Minority would pursue its preferred approach, regardless of others' convenience, citing constitutional authority and parliamentary standing orders to establish an ad hoc committee for the inquiry.
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