“I Won’t Shake”: Afenyo‑Markin Stands Firm Amid GoldBod Clash, Says NPP Loyalty Is Non‑Negotiable
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo‑Markin says no amount of insults or political attacks will deter him from defending the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and speaking on what he insists are factual losses incurred by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod).
His comments follow rising tensions between the Minority and GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, who has dismissed claims that the state gold‑trading institution recorded GH¢22 billion (about US$1.7 billion) in losses in 2025, accusing the Minority Leader of waging a smear campaign.
But speaking to Metro TV, Mr Afenyo‑Markin said he remains unfazed.
“If today you are insulting Afenyo‑Markin, using unprintable words, hiring social media people, people going to FM and TV stations to use vulgar language — the very things they cannot swear to with a Bible, Quran or schnapp — I won’t question you. I won’t sue you,” he said.
The Effutu MP said his commitment to the NPP is rooted in family sacrifice.
“My stepfather fought for the party. My mom fought for the party. My daddy suffered for the party. And it’s my turn. I will fight for the party with a clear mind. And I will not shake,” he declared.
Mr Afenyo‑Markin maintained that the Minority’s position on GoldBod’s reported losses is grounded in evidence.
“What we are telling the people of Ghana about these losses is the truth. Nothing more, nothing less,” he said.
He urged the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to acknowledge policy failures that contributed to the situation.
“We expect the NDC to be reasonable and eat humble pie, and admit that, indeed, policy failures resulted in this. So that perhaps we can look at the way forward.”
Despite the personal attacks, he said he will continue performing his duties with respect for institutions and political opponents.
“I’m Minority Leader. I will do my work. But in so doing, I have due regard for your office,” he said, adding that his politics is guided by friendship, institutional respect and what he called a “code of brotherhood.”
He noted that previous Minority Leaders, including J.H. Mensah and Osei Kyei‑Mensah‑Bonsu, faced similar pressures.
“Minority Leader is not an easy job; sometimes you can be lonely. When everything is going round, round, round, you have to do the heavy lifting.”