Chief of Staff summons Sammy Gyamfi over dollar gift to Agradaa

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has been urgently summoned by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, following the circulation of a controversial video that has triggered public outrage and ethical questions.

The footage, which surfaced over the weekend, shows Gyamfi handing over an unspecified amount of money—reportedly in US dollars—to Evangelist Patricia Oduro Koranteng, widely known as Nana Agradaa. The circumstances surrounding the transaction remain unclear, but the video’s content has raised eyebrows, given Agradaa’s contentious public profile and Gyamfi’s senior role in government.

In response, the Chief of Staff has called for Gyamfi to appear and account for his actions, signaling the seriousness with which the presidency is treating the matter.

Public reaction has been swift and critical, with many questioning the appropriateness of the interaction. Critics argue that the incident risks undermining President John Dramani Mahama’s newly launched Code of Conduct for Public Officials, a key plank in his administration’s anti-corruption agenda focused on promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical governance.

Gyamfi, in a statement issued on Sunday, described the cash handover as a private act of kindness that was never intended for public consumption. He offered an apology, acknowledging the unintended consequences of the gesture.

Despite the apology, government insiders suggest the Chief of Staff is deeply concerned about the potential political fallout, especially given the high stakes surrounding the administration’s integrity drive. Further investigations or disciplinary action may follow, depending on the outcome of the inquiry.