The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has filed a series of defamation suits against the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, as well as two major media entities, over allegations of extortion.
In a firm rebuttal of the claims, Mr Afenyo-Markin declared his readiness to cooperate fully with any investigation by the Ghana Police Service or the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) should he be summoned.
“I expect that if they muster the courage and 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 stated emphatically.
Addressing Parliament on Monday evening (Aug 24) during the recall session to address urgent state matters, the Minority Leader told the House that he has chosen the “high moral ground” by entrusting the matter to the legal system.
He confirmed that legal papers have already been filed in two separate courts: a defamation suit against Sammy Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Limited at the Accra High Court, and a separate suit against one Eric Agyei and Peace FM at the Achimota Circuit Court.
“I have every confidence that in the fullness of time, the courts will make the appropriate determination on these matters,” he added, expressing faith in the judiciary to deliver justice.
