The Akwatia MP has said Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin appears to be standing alone in the ongoing GoldBod controversy, according to Modern Ghana. The lawmaker questioned the level of support Afenyo-Markin is receiving from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), as reported by GhanaWeb.
The dispute centers on Ghana’s gold purchase programme, which has drawn scrutiny from Afenyo-Markin. The Minority Leader has faced personal attacks but said these will not distract him from investigating the matter, per CitiNewsroom.com. Meanwhile, policy analyst Senyo Hosi has claimed the programme was structured to incur losses, according to GhanaWeb.
Modern Ghana’s report indicates that the Akwatia MP’s comments suggest a possible rift within the NPP over how to handle the GoldBod issue. The MP’s remarks imply that Afenyo-Markin may not have the backing of his own party colleagues in his push for accountability.
The GoldBod controversy has raised questions about who is responsible for a reported $1.7 billion (GH¢22 billion) financial loss to the state, as highlighted in a GhanaWeb opinion piece. The programme, designed to purchase gold, has come under fire for its financial outcomes.
Afenyo-Markin has insisted he will continue his scrutiny despite the personal attacks, signaling that the controversy is far from resolved. The Akwatia MP’s comments add a new dimension, suggesting internal political dynamics may influence how the issue unfolds.
What to watch next: whether the NPP leadership publicly backs or distances itself from Afenyo-Markin’s investigation.
