The Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate suspension of Sammy Gyamfi, acting CEO of Ghana Gold Board, over a controversial video.
Sammy Gyamfi was captured in a viral video allegedly handing U.S. dollar bills to Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.
The footage, which has triggered public outrage, shows Sammy Gyamfi presenting foreign currency to the former fetish priestess turned evangelist.
Despite issuing an apology, the acting CEO has reportedly been summoned by the Chief of Staff over the growing backlash and legal concerns.
At a press conference held today, Monday, May 12, 2025, Dr. Kabiru Tia Mahama, MP for Walewale, addressed the unfolding scandal involving Sammy Gyamfi.
Dr. Mahama, insisted that Sammy Gyamfi’s actions breach the Code of Conduct and Forex Exchange Act. He stated that Sammy Gyamfi, being a well-known lawyer, could not feign ignorance of the legal implications of his public behavior.
The Minority has called for a detailed investigation into the origin of the U.S. dollars Sammy Gyamfi handed to Nana Agradaa.
The Ghana Gold Board has yet to issue a formal response regarding the video or the allegations against Acting CEO Sammy Gyamfi.
Critics have pointed to the video as potentially undermining President John Dramani Mahama’s recently launched Code of Conduct for Public Officials, which emphasizes integrity, accountability, and transparency in public service.
The code was introduced as part of broader efforts to curb corruption and restore public trust in government institutions.
Meanwhile, Sammy Gyamfi on Sunday, May 11, apologised over the incident and explained that it was a private act of kindness which unfortunately found its way into the public space.
