{
  "id": 3076564,
  "title": "Afenyo-Markin rejects attacks over GoldBod losses, vows to pursue Parliamentary Inquiry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/afenyo-markin-rejects-attacks-over-goldbod-losses-vows-to-pursue",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T17:44:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/afenyo-markin-rejects-attacks-over-goldbod-losses/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has dismissed accusations against him regarding allegations of false and defamatory claims concerning his calls for a parliamentary inquiry into financial losses related to the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme and GoldBod operations. In a statement on his official social media page, Afenyo-Markin emphasized that his efforts aim to focus public attention on procedural matters rather than avoid scrutiny of the issues at hand. He reaffirmed that his role as Minority Leader is rooted in the constitutional Oversight responsibilities of Parliament, rather than personal motives. Acknowledging public scrutiny, he stated that defamatory attacks should not divert attention from the substantive concerns. Afenyo-Markin maintains his commitment to a Parliamentary inquiry into the reported GH¢22 billion loss from the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, citing the International Monetary Fund's assessment of a US$1.7 billion loss for 2025. He calls for transparency regarding the off-takers, discount application, purchase authorizations, and fees earned. Additionally, he seeks a detailed breakdown of the US$1.7 billion loss to clarify the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations and gold prices. The Minority Leader asserts that these questions should be part of the public record, examined through parliamentary processes. He also announced his intention to seek legal action against defamatory statements but emphasized that this will not divert attention from his parliamentary duties. The statement reflects ongoing political debate over the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme and its financial implications.",
  "summary": "BY VALENTIA TETTEH Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has rejected what he describes as false and defamatory allegations against him following his calls for an inquiry into reported losses associated with the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme and the operations of GoldBod. In a statement posted on his official page, Mr Afenyo-Markin […]",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Afenyo-Markin may struggle to wriggle out of GoldBod loss claims – Edem Senanu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/afenyo-markin-may-struggle-to-wriggle-out-of-goldbod-loss-claims-edem",
        "published": "2026-08-24T17:56:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "GoldBod rejects GH¢1 Billion overdraft claim as “false and malicious”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/goldbod-rejects-gh-1-billion-overdraft-claim-as-false-and-malicious",
        "published": "2026-08-24T19:04:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}