Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has declared that he is prepared to face any investigation into allegations of extortion made against him by Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi.
Addressing Parliament during its emergency sitting on Monday, August 24, 2026, Mr Afenyo-Markin challenged his accusers to take the allegations to the appropriate law enforcement agencies, including the Police and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
He said he would fully cooperate with any investigation if a formal complaint were lodged against him.
“If they muster the courage to report that I have extorted from them and I am invited, I shall submit myself to every investigation so that eventually my name is cleared,” he said.
The Effutu MP maintained that he had chosen to respond to the allegations through lawful means rather than engage in prolonged public exchanges.
He disclosed that legal proceedings had already been initiated in two separate cases involving individuals and media organisations over statements connected to the allegations.
One of the cases, numbered GT 1029/2026, is Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin v Samuel Adu-Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Limited and was filed at the Accra High Court.
The second case, GR/ACH/CC/C5/02/2026, is Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin v Eric Agjei and Peace FM and was filed at the Achimota Circuit Court.
Mr Afenyo-Markin said he was confident that the courts would determine the issues appropriately and establish the facts surrounding the claims.
He described his decision to subject himself to legal processes as an indication of his willingness to pursue what he considers the proper avenues for clearing his name.
‘There are lines that must not be crossed’
The Minority Leader also warned political actors against allowing political disagreements to descend into personal attacks and allegations that, in his view, cross acceptable boundaries.
“There is a limit to political discourse. There are lines that must not be crossed, and these red lines, once crossed, they must be dealt with,” he said.
Mr Afenyo-Markin further defended his tenure as Minority Leader, insisting that he had carried out his responsibilities with integrity and a clear conscience.
“I have served in this position with integrity,” he said, maintaining that he had remained committed to the responsibilities entrusted to him.
His comments come as the dispute between him and the GoldBod CEO continues to generate political and legal attention, with the allegations now being addressed through both public debate and formal legal processes.
