{
  "id": 3061785,
  "title": "OSP to assess extortion allegations against Afenyo-Markin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/osp-to-assess-extortion-allegations-against-afenyo-markin-3061785",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T16:30:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/osp-on-extortion-allegations-against-afenyo-markin/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) announced on Monday, August 24, 2026, that they will investigate allegations of extortion and related behavior involving Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament. Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive of Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), made the allegations when he called Afenyo-Markin an extortionist and challenged him to sue if he found the remarks defamatory.\n\nThe OSP received a joint petition from two individuals, as well as two separate petitions from other people, regarding the allegations. They stated that they would assess the case to determine whether it falls within their legal mandate and if further investigations are necessary. The OSP has not yet stated whether Afenyo-Markin has been found guilty of any wrongdoing, but the assessment will determine the appropriate next steps, including whether the allegations require further investigation by the anti-corruption agency. This comes amid criticism from the Minority in Parliament, led by Afenyo Markin, over alleged losses at the Bank of Ghana and its connection to the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, with GoldBod serving as the operational buying agent.",
  "summary": "By Ashiadey Dotse The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed that, it will assess allegations of extortion and related conduct, involving the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. The Chief Executive of Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi leveled the against against the Minority leader when he labelled the Minority Leader an extortionist and publicly dared…",
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        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "OSP to assess extortion allegations against Afenyo-Markin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/osp-to-assess-extortion-allegations-against-afenyo-markin",
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        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Alleged extortion: We're assessing petition against Afenyo-Markin - OSP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/alleged-extortion-were-assessing-petition-against-afenyo-markin-osp",
        "published": "2026-08-24T16:09:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "OSP to assess extortion allegations against Afenyo-Markin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/osp-to-assess-extortion-allegations-against-afenyo-markin-3069219",
        "published": "2026-08-24T16:30:41.000Z"
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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."
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