Legal representatives of Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin have announced their intention to pursue his GH¢15 million defamation claim against Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi to final resolution, despite the High Court’s decision to dismiss the case over a procedural irregularity.
According to a statement Dehyena Chambers released on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the legal team confirmed that Afenyo-Markin has instructed them to continue the proceedings and is awaiting the court’s written judgment to assess the appropriate next steps.
The High Court, General Jurisdiction 1, under the direction of Justice Akwasi Adjenim Boateng, dismissed the writ of summons after determining that it failed to adequately identify the specific defamatory statements, in violation of the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2004 (C.I. 47).
The legal representatives indicated that as of 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the court registry had not yet furnished them with a copy of the judgment, and they would carefully review the decision before determining their subsequent legal strategy.
The legal team expressed dissatisfaction with what they characterized as Sammy Gyamfi’s preference for raising procedural objections rather than submitting a substantive response to the allegations.
They contended that Gyamfi had previously made explicit accusations against Afenyo-Markin, publicly asserted possession of supporting evidence, and invited the Minority Leader to initiate legal action.
The lawyers questioned Gyamfi’s decision to contest the suit on procedural grounds rather than addressing the allegations substantively in court.
They additionally asserted that procedural defects in civil litigation are capable of being remedied, referencing established legal principles and the provisions of Order 81 of C.I. 47 to substantiate their argument.
“Our established civil law framework, including relevant Supreme Court precedents concerning procedural non-compliance and Order 81 of C.I. 47, acknowledges that procedural defects are remediable, as equity prioritizes substance over technical form,” the statement concluded.
The legal team asserted that the court’s determination would not discourage its client from continuing the litigation, emphasizing that it maintained its dedication to obtaining a resolution of the dispute.
“We shall not be discouraged by procedural obstacles. The Mills of Justice grind slowly, but with great certainty,” the statement continued. The court’s determination resulted from a finding that the writ of summons lacked adequate particulars regarding the purported defamatory publication, making the action deficient under the pertinent civil procedure regulations.
Afenyo-Markin in August 2026 initiated legal proceedings against Sammy Gyamfi concerning remarks characterizing him as an “extortionist”.
Pursuant to the statement of claim, the alleged defamatory remarks were articulated by Sammy Gyamfi on Joy News on Saturday, August 22, 2026, during a discourse pertaining to GoldBod and allegations of financial detriment associated with the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
