The motion was defeated after Majority members in Parliament voted overwhelmingly to block the Minority’s attempt to initiate the probe. Following the vote, the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, called for a secret ballot, believing it could overturn the outcome. Dr Frank Amoakohene clashes with Paul Adom-Otchere onlineHe argued that he had received assurances from some Majority members that they would support the motion if a secret ballot were conducted. The Minority’s motion aimed to investigate the Gold-for-Reserves scheme, including its design, implementation, governance, financial performance, environmental impact, and public health implications. The Speaker announced that the motion had been rejected, effectively blocking the Minority’s attempt to scrutinise GoldBod’s financial activities.

Source: GhanaWeb March 28, 2026 13:26 UTC