We’ll pursue GH¢15m defamation suit against Sammy Gyamfi to its logical conclusion – Afenyo-Markin’s lawyers
Lawyers for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin say they will pursue his GH¢15 million defamation suit against Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi despite the High Court’s decision to set aside the case.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's legal team intends to pursue his GH¢15 million defamation suit against Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi, despite the High Court's decision to dismiss the case. The lawyers from Dehyena Chambers stated they are awaiting the full judgment delivered on October 14, 2026, before determining their next steps.
They claim to be following their client's instructions to proceed with the matter "to its logical conclusion." The High Court judge Akwasi Adjenim Boateng set aside the suit due to the writ not sufficiently identifying the alleged defamatory statements. Afenyo-Markin's lawyers criticized Gyamfi for using procedural roadblocks instead of filing a defence.
They also alleged that a personal service attempt on Gyamfi at his office was unsuccessful. The defamation suit stems from statements made by Gyamfi on JoyNews Newsfile in August 2026, with Afenyo-Markin seeking damages for the alleged defamation.
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