‘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. Mr Afenyo-Markin said he was aware that politicians were increasingly exposed to public commentary […]
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has dismissed claims that there are videos of him engaging in behavior that could tarnish his reputation, that of his family, or the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He acknowledged that politicians are increasingly exposed to public scrutiny in the digital age, but maintained that no such videos exist.
Speaking on Monday, August 31, 2026, during a visit from members of Asafo Companies One and Two from Effutu, Afenyo-Markin stated, "Nobody has any video of me doing anything to embarrass myself, my family and the party. No, there is nothing like that anywhere." This comes after a dispute with GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi, who has accused Afenyo-Markin of being an "extortionist" and alleged that he sought to pressure the state-owned gold trading company.
Afenyo-Markin has denied these allegations and is taking legal action against Gyamfi and three others for what he considers defamatory statements. He emphasized that in the era of social media, politicians must be prepared to face such scrutiny.
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