Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa, has announced she will return the money given to her by the Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, amid mounting criticism and demands for his suspension.
A video that recently went viral shows Sammy Gyamfi handing what appears to be a bundle of U.S. dollars to the controversial preacher. The footage has sparked public outcry, especially among members of the Minority in Parliament, who have labeled the gesture inappropriate and called for Gyamfi to be relieved of his duties.
In response, Nana Agradaa addressed the controversy during a live Instagram broadcast, stating her intention to return—and even double—the amount she received.
“I will return the $800 and even double it. I will do my best to find his office, and I will go there with my camera and show it to Ghanaians that I have returned the money,” she said.
Agradaa, a former traditional priestess who now leads a Christian ministry, expressed concern that the incident might jeopardize Gyamfi’s career. She made it clear that her conscience would not allow her to be the reason for his downfall.
“This is my mantle, my Bible, and my anointing oil, as a great woman of God, and I say that I will set my church on fire if I am the reason Sammy will lose his job. Because the Bible said we should do good to everybody, the Bible did not discriminate when it said that. So, if Sammy Gyamfi gives me money, he deserves to do that,” she added.
Meanwhile, Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has dismissed the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) calls for Gyamfi’s suspension, accusing them of exploiting the situation for political gain.
Speaking on Eyewitness News with Umaru Sanda Amadu on May 12, 2025, Kwakye Ofosu criticized the NPP’s stance as hypocritical.
“The moment the NPP jumps into this, you know that they're just dabbling in opportunistic politics. They don't believe in any of the principles they're espousing. If you look at their conduct and behaviour in government, this is not a party that has any respect for modesty or even decency in public office,” he stated.
The debate continues as pressure mounts on Gyamfi and the Ghana Gold Board to respond to the public’s concerns.
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