Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has reaffirmed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus’ commitment to investigating the reported loss of more than US$1.7 billion linked to the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme and the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod).

Mr Afenyo-Markin made the statement after meeting NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia at his private residence in Accra on Monday morning.

According to the Minority Leader, the meeting focused on party matters and key issues confronting the Minority ahead of Parliament’s emergency sitting.

He said Dr Bawumia commended the Minority Caucus for its work and encouraged members to continue holding the government accountable.

“He commended the Minority for its efforts so far.”

Mr Afenyo-Markin said the reported loss, which he described as equivalent to about 1.5% of Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), would remain a key issue for the Minority as Parliament reconvenes.

“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.”

He said the Minority would pursue the matter in the interest of the Ghanaian public and seek answers over the circumstances surrounding the reported loss.

“We remain resolute in this commitment, and we will not relent until the Ghanaian people receive the answers they deserve.”

The Minority has been pushing for parliamentary scrutiny of the reported losses associated with the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, with the NPP Caucus expected to pursue its motion for an inquiry when the House resumes.