The Minority Leader, Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has warned that the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, could face “scary” bail conditions in the future if the standards currently being applied to some former government officials are maintained.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the Effutu MP said the conditions imposed on some individuals under investigation could set a precedent that may have consequences for officials of the current administration when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) returns to power.
According to the Minority Leader, the precedent being established by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government could eventually affect officials currently occupying public positions, particularly executives of GoldBod.
He linked his warning to what he claimed were losses of about GH¢22 billion associated with the government’s domestic gold purchasing programme, although the claims remain a subject of political debate.
Mr Afenyo-Markin urged current government officials to consider the possible consequences of the standards being applied to persons currently under investigation.
He argued that investigations and the imposition of bail conditions should be guided by established legal principles rather than political considerations.
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
