‘Nobody has any video of me embarrassing myself’ – Afenyo-Markin on ‘extortion’ allegation
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has dismissed suggestions that there are videos of him engaging in conduct that could embarrass him, his family or the New Patriotic Party (NPP), saying politicians must accept the scrutiny that comes with social media.
Parliamentary Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Marking dismissed allegations of videos showing him engaging in embarrassing behavior, stating that no such videos exist. The Minority Leader acknowledged that politicians face increased scrutiny in the digital age, but insisted his personal reputation and that of his family and political party were not at risk.
This came amid a public dispute with GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, who accused Afenyo-Marking of being an "extortionist" and alleged pressure on the state-owned gold trading company. Afenyo-Marking rejected these defamatory claims and initiated legal proceedings against Gyamfi and three others. He emphasized that politicians must be prepared for the consequences of social media presence and could not avoid public commentary.
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