OSP to assess extortion allegations against Afenyo-Markin
By Ashiadey Dotse The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed that, it will assess allegations of extortion and related conduct, involving the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. The Chief Executive of Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi leveled the allegation against the Minority leader when he labelled the Minority Leader an extortionist and publicly dared…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is set to investigate allegations of extortion and related misconduct leveled against the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, according to a public notice issued on Monday, August 24, 2026. The investigation follows accusations made by Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive of Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), who labeled Afenyo-Markin an extortionist and challenged him to sue if he deems the remarks defamatory.
The OSP has received joint petitions from two individuals and two separate petitions from other sources in connection with these allegations. The agency will assess the case to ascertain its relevance to its statutory mandate and if additional investigations are necessary. The OSP has not yet determined whether Afenyo-Markin has been found guilty of any wrongdoing.
This comes amid ongoing criticisms and calls for accountability from the Minority in Parliament, led by Afenyo-Markin, regarding alleged financial losses associated with the Bank of Ghana and the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, for which GoldBod serves as the operational buying agent.
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