Nalerigu MP petitions CHRAJ for investigation of Sammy Gyamfi's dollar gift to Agradaa

Nurideen Muhammed Mumuni, Member of Parliament for Nalerigu/Gambaga and Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, has officially petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate Sammy Gyamfi, the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board and National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The petition, also forwarded to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), demands a thorough inquiry into alleged breaches of public office ethics, financial accountability, and foreign exchange laws by Mr. Gyamfi.

Central to the petition is a video that went viral on social media between May 10 and 12, 2025, showing Mr. Gyamfi handing out an unspecified amount of United States dollars to Evangelist Patricia Oduro, widely known as Nana Agradaa. The footage shows him distributing foreign currency in what appears to be a celebratory setting and arriving at the event in a luxury Range Rover Autobiography.

Raising serious concerns, Mr. Mumuni questioned the origin of the funds, asking, “This conduct raises grave concerns regarding the source of the foreign currency distributed, whether the said currency formed part of public or institutional funds entrusted to Mr Gyamfi, and a potential conflict of interest and abuse of office.”

He further argued that such a public display of wealth contradicts the recently launched Code of Conduct for Public Officers by the President and violates the expected principles of probity, transparency, and financial discipline from senior public officials.

The petition highlights possible violations of the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006 (Act 723) and the Currency Act, 1964 (Act 242), noting that these laws prohibit unauthorized circulation and use of foreign currency in Ghana and require all foreign exchange dealings to go through licensed banks or obtain approval from the Bank of Ghana.

“Sections 3(1) and (4) of the Foreign Exchange Act prohibit individuals from engaging in foreign exchange transactions without authorisation. No evidence exists to suggest that Mr Gyamfi obtained such authorisation,” the petition contends.

Emphasizing Mr. Gyamfi’s role as acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, a body that manages vital national resources, the petition underscores the seriousness of the allegations.

Among other requests, the MP calls for an investigation into the legality of the funds, determination of any ethical or legal violations, prosecution or sanctions where applicable, recovery of any misappropriated public monies, and action on any tax infractions.

“This is not an isolated act of indiscretion but a reflection of a deeper culture of impunity and disregard of suffering ordinary Ghanaians. I submit this petition in good faith and in the interest of protecting the integrity of public institutions and restoring confidence in our governance structures,” the petition concludes.