{
  "id": 1923596,
  "title": "We will keep pressing GoldBod over alleged GH¢22bn loss despite attacks – Afenyo-Markin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/we-will-keep-pressing-goldbod-over-alleged-gh-22bn-loss-despite",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T16:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/we-will-keep-pressing-goldbod-over-alleged-gh%c2%a222bn-loss-despite-attacks-afenyo-markin/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin announced on Tuesday that the minority will persistently question the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) regarding a claimed GH¢22 billion loss to the state. Despite criticism from GoldBod officials, Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the minority will not cease the inquiry, stating that the circumstances surrounding the issue result in financial loss to the state. He urged GoldBod to account for the GH¢22 billion loss, asserting that the situation necessitates such accountability. Afenyo-Markin dismissed attacks on the minority, vowing to persist with their demand for transparency in the management of Ghana's gold resources. He also warned that those responsible for any misconduct would eventually face consequences for their actions.\n\nConversely, GoldBod's CEO, Sammy Gyamfi, contested the minority's assertion of a GH¢22 billion loss. According to Gyamfi, GoldBod's audited financial statements for 2025 revealed a surplus of GH¢907 million in operations and an overall surplus of GH¢5.4 billion. The differing accounts of GoldBod's financial status have sparked further scrutiny of the company's financial records and operations, as both sides present contrasting figures and interpretations.",
  "summary": "By: Ashiadey Dotse Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says the minority will continue to demand answers from the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) over what he claims is a GH¢22 billion loss to the state. Speaking at a press conference in Parliament on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Mr Afenyo-Markin said the Minority would not stop […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}