Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has challenged persons accusing him of extortion to formally report the allegations to the appropriate state authorities for investigation.

Mr Afenyo-Markin said he was ready to cooperate with any lawful investigation and submit himself to questioning if authorities determined that the claims warranted further action.

Speaking during Parliament’s emergency recall sitting on Monday, August 24, 2026, he said he had nothing to fear from an investigation and was confident that the process would ultimately clear his name.

“If they muster the courage to report that I have extorted from them and I am invited, I shall submit myself to every investigation so that eventually my name is cleared,” he said.

He specifically mentioned the Police, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and other authorised investigative institutions as appropriate avenues for pursuing the allegations.

The Minority Leader said rather than allowing the claims to remain part of public debate, his accusers should subject them to formal scrutiny through the relevant institutions.

Afenyo-Markin turns to courts

Mr Afenyo-Markin also disclosed that he had already taken legal steps in response to the allegations, including filing separate suits against individuals and media organisations linked to the claims.

The first case, GT 1029/2026, is titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin v. Samuel Adu-Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Limited and was filed at the Accra High Court.

The second, GR/ACH/CC/C5/02/2026, is titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin v. Eric Agjei and Peace FM and was filed at the Achimota Circuit Court.

He said he was relying on the courts to fairly determine the issues raised and establish the facts surrounding the allegations.

According to Mr Afenyo-Markin, submitting himself to the appropriate legal processes represents the “high moral ground” in dealing with the controversy.

Minority Leader warns against crossing political boundaries

Mr Afenyo-Markin further cautioned politicians and other public actors against allowing political disagreements to degenerate into allegations that cross what he described as acceptable boundaries.

“There is a limit to political discourse. There are lines that must not be crossed, and these red lines, once crossed, they must be dealt with,” he said.

He also defended his record as Minority Leader, insisting that he had discharged his parliamentary responsibilities with integrity and commitment.

“I have served in this position with integrity,” he said, stressing his commitment to the responsibilities entrusted to him.

His comments come as the extortion allegations continue to generate public debate, with legal action and potential investigations now forming part of efforts to establish the facts.