24/08/2026
Hon.Alexander kwamena Afenyo-Markin writes;
I held a meeting this morning with the Flag-Bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP: Development in Freedom), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia at his private residence in Accra.
We discussed party matters and the agenda before the Minority as Parliament reconvenes for an emergency sitting called by the Speaker.
Dr Bawumia expressed his full confidence in my leadership of the Minority. He urged me to remain focused on the loss of over $1.7 billion, equivalent to 1.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), arising from the operations of GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, a figure confirmed by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) own August 2026 report. He cautioned me against being distracted by attempts to divert public attention from it.
He called on the Minority, under my leadership, to do everything within the rules of the House to ensure the Mahama government is held fully accountable to the people of Ghana for this loss. He commended the Minority for its efforts so far.
I assured him that this is a national task the Minority intends to prosecute to the fullest extent of our ability, with the very best of intentions, and minded always by the interests of the Ghanaian people. I further informed him that this colossal loss, under the watch of GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana, is firmly on the Minority’s agenda as Parliament reconvenes today.
We remain resolute in this commitment, and we will not relent until the Ghanaian people receive the answers they deserve.
