Afenyo-Markin denies being summoned by NPP MPs over extortion claims
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has denied reports that he was summoned by his party over extortion allegations made by Sammy Gyamfi. He clarified that the meeting was a routine caucus gathering to coordinate parliamentary business.
Why it matters
The incident reflects ongoing political tensions and media scrutiny surrounding financial allegations in Ghanaian politics.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rejected a report that he was summoned by members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Caucus over allegations of extortion made against him by Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Sammy Gyamfi.
In a statement posted on social media on Monday, 24 August, Afenyo-Markin said the report was inaccurate and explained that he had called the caucus meeting himself ahead of Parliament’s reconvening.
“Your report that I have been summoned is untrue,” Afenyo-Markin said, addressing Joy FM.
“On the contrary, ahead of the reconvening of Parliament, I have summoned my colleagues for our Caucus meeting, as is routinely done ahead of every Meeting of Parliament, to strategise and coordinate our parliamentary business,” he added.
The Minority Leader described the meeting as a regular practice of the NPP Parliamentary Caucus and accused the publication of misrepresenting its purpose.
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