Suhuyini: Afenyo-Markin’s aims to buy time, not to disprove extortion claims
Communications official says Sammy Gyamfi’s allegations carry evidential weight and that court action is a strategic move to manage internal NPP pressure
Legal expert Martin Luther Kpebu dismissed the extortion allegation against Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin as "not a big deal." He urged the focus to be on whether public funds were well spent for the benefit of citizens, rather than resorting to personal attacks. Kpebu explained that the funds in question were used to stabilize the cedi and keep inflation low, thereby reducing the prices of goods and services.
He noted that other policy analysts also agree that the money was used for a specific economic purpose. The Minority Leader had filed a lawsuit against the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, and others, accusing them of labeling him an extortionist. Kpebu's comments came after the suit was filed in two courts, with Afenyo-Markin expressing confidence in the court's determination.
He also called for the accusers to report the matter to the police or other investigating agencies to clear his name.
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