His comments come amid an escalating public exchange between Mr Afenyo-Markin and GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi over the Minority’s scrutiny of the programme.
Mr Afenyo-Markin has cited an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report which indicated that the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme recorded losses of about US$1.7 billion in 2025.
Mr Gyamfi has rejected the claim and accused the Minority Leader of pursuing what he described as a smear campaign against GoldBod. He also described Mr Afenyo-Markin as an “extortionist” and challenged him to take legal action if he considered the allegation defamatory.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, August 22, 2026, the Effutu MP said his scrutiny of the programme formed part of his constitutional responsibility as Minority Leader to support Parliament’s oversight function.
“As Minority Leader in Parliament, my responsibility is to help Parliament discharge its constitutional oversight function. My actions have been guided solely by that responsibility,” he said.
Mr Afenyo-Markin rejected allegations that his questions about the programme were motivated by improper considerations or that he had acted inappropriately in the performance of his duties.
“I have neither acted from any improper motive nor conducted myself inappropriately in the performance of my duties,” he said.
He said public officials who come under legitimate scrutiny could face resistance from those uncomfortable with the questions being raised.
“In some cases, they may resort to false allegations, personal attacks and ridicule in an effort to shift attention from the substantive issues and make the person asking the questions the subject of controversy,” he said.
Despite the exchanges, Mr Afenyo-Markin said he would remain focused on the issues surrounding the programme.
“I remain focused,” he said.
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