Afenyo-Markin Sues Sammy Gyamfi, Multimedia Over Alleged ‘Extortionist’ Remark

Minority Leader and Effutu Member of Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has commenced legal action against the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over comments he says have damaged his reputation.

Mr Afenyo-Markin is demanding GH¢15 million in damages in a defamation suit arising from remarks allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, a current affairs programme hosted by journalist Samson Lardy Anyenini.

According to the writ of summons and statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi referred to the Minority Leader as an “extortionist” during the broadcast.

Mr Afenyo-Markin argues that the description was false, defamatory and capable of causing serious harm to his standing as a lawyer, politician and serving Member of Parliament.

He maintains that the alleged statement conveyed several damaging meanings, including that he was someone who habitually engaged in extortion, exploited his political position to exert undue pressure on public institutions and improperly used the influence associated with his office.

The plaintiff further contends that the alleged remarks were published maliciously and subjected him to hatred, ridicule, contempt and public disapproval.

In addition to the GH¢15 million claim, Mr Afenyo-Markin is asking the court to award general damages for libel, aggravated damages and exemplary damages against the defendants.

He is also seeking an order compelling Mr Gyamfi and Multimedia Group to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction of the alleged defamatory comments.

The Minority Leader wants the defendants to accompany the retraction with a public apology, with both the apology and correction receiving substantially the same level of prominence and reach as the original broadcast.

Mr Afenyo-Markin is further asking the court to grant a perpetual injunction preventing the defendants from repeating or republishing the statements he considers defamatory.

The suit also includes a claim for costs and legal expenses incurred in pursuing the case.

The legal action comes after a public disagreement between Mr Afenyo-Markin and Mr Gyamfi linked to allegations surrounding Ghana’s domestic gold purchasing programme.

The case now places the disputed comments before the courts, with Mr Afenyo-Markin seeking financial compensation, a formal retraction and restrictions against any further publication of the alleged statements.

Source: NEWS ALERT GH