Unverified Allegation Of Extortion: No ‘Baga Wire’… Afenyo-Markin Says He Won’t Lose Focus On $1.7bn Loss
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has dismissed allegations of extortion levelled against him, describing them as false and defamatory attempts to divert attention from questions he has raised over reported losses under the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. In a statement, Mr Afenyo-Markin said he had come under a barrage of insults, […] The post Unverified…
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has dismissed extortion allegations against him, stating they are false and defamatory. He clarified that his focus remains on addressing reported losses under the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, which he believes are public funds requiring accountability.
Afenyo-Markin emphasized that his scrutiny is driven by his constitutional responsibility as Minority Leader to support Parliament’s oversight functions, and he intends to pursue legal remedies against the personal attacks.
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