By Adu Koranteng
The nation watches in disbelief as a video circulates online, capturing Sammy Gyamfi, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD), handing over an undisclosed sum of U.S. dollars to the controversial evangelist Nana Agradaa. The scene, both shocking and disheartening, has sparked a wave of anger across the country.
For many Ghanaians, this is more than just a video—it’s a symbol of broken trust and misplaced priorities at the highest levels of leadership. At a time when citizens are tightening their belts and the economy is under pressure, the sight of public officials casually distributing foreign currency has left the public reeling.
The Minority in Parliament isn’t holding back. In a passionate press conference on Monday, May 12, 2025, Dr. Kabiru Tia Mahama, MP for Walewale, demanded the immediate suspension of Sammy Gyamfi, calling his actions “an insult to every Ghanaian struggling to make ends meet.”
“This is a clear breach of the Code of Conduct, the Forex Exchange Act, and the Currency Act,” Dr. Mahama stated firmly. “Sammy Gyamfi is not just any citizen—he is a lawyer and a leader. He knows the law, and he chose to break it in broad daylight. He must be held accountable.”
The Minority is also demanding a full-scale investigation into the source of the U.S. dollars featured in the video. “Where did the money come from?” Dr. Mahama asked. “Was it from the state coffers? Ghanaians deserve answers.”
As the backlash intensifies, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has summoned Gyamfi to respond to the controversy. But for many, apologies are no longer enough. There is a growing call not just for answers, but for justice. Enditem
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