Omanghana
The demand comes amid an escalating debate over a reported $1.7 billion loss associated with gold trading transactions involving GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana.
Volta NPP Regional Chairman Makafui Kofi Woanya accused Gyamfi of using a state-funded platform to attack the Minority Leader instead of addressing concerns about the management of public resources.
Woanya described the alleged remarks as unprovoked and demeaning, arguing that the public’s primary concern is an explanation of the reported losses rather than personal attacks on officials seeking accountability.
According to the party, Afenyo-Makun was performing his constitutional responsibilities as Minority Leader by questioning the management of public assets and investigating the reported transactions.
The NPP leadership insisted that public officials should not treat citizens, journalists and members of Parliament as subordinates simply because they seek answers about public funds.
The party also accused the GoldBod chief executive of violating the government’s Code of Ethics for presidential appaches. The code requires senior public officials to exercise restraint, humility, professional conduct and respect for public institutions.
Woanya argued that if the code cannot be enforced against officials who reportedly violate its provisions, it risks becoming a symbolic document with little practical value.
The Central Region leadership of the NPP also issued a separate statement supporting the Minority Leader. Regional Secretary Richard Takyi Mensah said the party’s regional leadership was fully invested in Afenyo-Makun’s demand for accountability over the alleged GoldBod losses.
He stated that the party would reject any attempt by Gyamfi or the ruling NDC to intimidate the Minority Caucus and reaffirmed its support for a parliamentary investigation into the transaction.
The regional leadership urged President Mahama to take swift action to demonstrate that no official in his administration is above scrutiny. It also warned that failing to address the conduct of the GoldBod chief executive could erode public confidence in the government’s commitment to accountability and supervisory responsibility.
The ongoing dispute is expected to intensify calls for the relevant institutions to determine the accuracy of the reported $1.7 billion loss and investigate the underlying gold-trading transactions.
Source: Omanghana
