OSP Assesses Extortion Allegations Against Afenyo-Markin

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has begun assessing allegations of extortion and related conduct involving the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

The allegations were publicly made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, against the Minority Leader.

In a public notice dated Monday, August 24, 2026, the OSP said it had taken note of the allegations and acknowledged petitions submitted in connection with the matter.

The anti-corruption agency disclosed that it had received a joint petition from two individuals, in addition to two separate petitions submitted by other persons regarding the allegations.

The OSP said its immediate task is to assess the nature of the allegations and determine whether the matter falls within its statutory mandate.

It will also decide whether the circumstances warrant further investigative action.

“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the notice stated.

The OSP’s announcement does not mean that Afenyo-Markin has been found guilty of extortion or that a formal investigation has already commenced. The office is first determining whether the allegations fall within its jurisdiction and whether there are grounds for further action.

The allegations form part of an increasingly public dispute between Afenyo-Markin and Sammy Gyamfi, with the GoldBod CEO accusing the Minority Leader of extortion.

Afenyo-Markin has rejected the allegations and has indicated his willingness to submit himself to any investigation by the relevant state institutions. He has also taken steps toward legal action over the claims.

The OSP’s assessment could determine whether the matter proceeds to a formal investigation or whether no further action is required.