{
  "id": 3009859,
  "title": "GoldBod losses remain key on Minority agenda as Parliament reconvenes – Afenyo-Markin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/goldbod-losses-remain-key-on-minority-agenda-as-parliament-reconvenes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T11:54:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/goldbod-losses-remain-key-on-minority-agenda-as-parliament-reconvenes-afenyo-markin/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has reiterated the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus' determination to investigate the alleged loss of over US$1.7 billion related to the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme and the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). The statement came after a meeting with NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia at his residence in Accra. Following the meeting, Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the report, equivalent to roughly 1.5% of Ghana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), would remain a top priority for the Minority in the upcoming Parliament session. He conveyed Dr. Bawumia's commendation for the Minority's efforts and their commitment to holding the government accountable. The Minority is set to push for parliamentary scrutiny of the reported losses, with the NPP Caucus anticipated to table an inquiry motion once Parliament reconvenes.",
  "summary": "Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has reaffirmed the NPP caucus’ commitment to investigating the alleged loss of more than $1.7 billion linked to GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "Minority seeks full reconciliation of IMF, GoldBod accounts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/minority-seeks-full-reconciliation-of-imf-goldbod-accounts",
        "published": "2026-08-24T07:16:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Bawumia backs Afenyo-Markin, urges Minority to stay focused on alleged $1.7bn GoldBod loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/bawumia-backs-afenyo-markin-urges-minority-to-stay-focused-on-alleged",
        "published": "2026-08-24T11:29:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Dr Bawumia has expressed full confidence in my leadership of Minority – Afenyo-Markin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/dr-bawumia-has-expressed-full-confidence-in-my-leadership-of-minority",
        "published": "2026-08-24T11:34:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "$1.7bn GOLDBOD losses: 'The Minority intends to prosecute to the fullest extent of our ability' - Afenyo-Markin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/1-7bn-goldbod-losses-the-minority-intends-to-prosecute-to-the-fullest",
        "published": "2026-08-24T13:04:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Bawumia backs my leadership and has urged Minority to press Mahama’s govt over $1.7bn GoldBod loss – Afenyo-Markin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/bawumia-backs-my-leadership-and-has-urged-minority-to-press-mahamas",
        "published": "2026-08-24T13:30:48.000Z"
      }
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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."
}