Probe Sammy Gyamfi now –Minority

The Minority Caucus has petitioned three state investigative bodies demanding an immediate probe into the conduct of the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD), Samuel Gyamfi, for allegedly dolling out unspecified amount of United States Dollars to self-proclaimed Evangelist Patricia Asiamah, aka Agradaa, in public.

The institutions are the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service and Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

Amongst the reliefs being sought by the Minority Caucus is an independent inquiry into the source and legality of the funds displayed and distributed by Samuel Gyamfi.

They also want CHRAJ, the CID and OSP to determine whether his actions amount to a breach of public office ethics and financial regulations, and to recommend appropriate administrative sanctions or prosecutions where applicable.

Furthermore, the group, which represents the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Parliament, the largest opposition political party in the country, wants three state investigative bodies to ensure restitution or recovery of any public funds misappropriated; and to also refer any tax-related violations to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for immediate action.

A video circulating on social media captured Samuel Gyamfi handing US Dollar notes to controversial fetish priestess now turned a preacher, Agradaa, prompting strong criticism from a cross section of the public.

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gold Board has since publicly apologised over his conduct, but was summoned to the Presidency to explain himself.

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025 the President, John Dramani Mahama, through the Minister in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, declared no further disciplinary action against Samuel Gyamfi, following his public apology over his alleged conduct.

The President indicated acceptance of Samuel Gyamfi’s public apology and considered the matter concluded with a stern caution not to repeat it.

However, to the Minority, the action of the President is not enough to deter others from such a conduct.

Led by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Nalerigu/Gambaga, Nurideen Hummed Mumuni and supported by the First Deputy Whip and MP for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, and the deputy General Secretary of the NPP, Haruna Mohammed and other MPs, they argued that their petition is premised on the fact that Samuel Gyamfi’s conduct allegedly violates the President’s own Code of Conduct, which calls on appointees to avoid acts of opulence and ensure that their personal conduct upholds the dignity and ethics of public office.

“The public distribution of large sums of foreign currency undermines these principles”, the petition in part read.

They also see the alleged conduct of the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gold Board as having violated the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006 (Act 723).

“Sections 3(1) and (4) prohibit individuals from engaging in foreign exchange transactions or dealing in foreign currency without authorisation from the Bank of Ghana.

“Section 15 mandates that all foreign currency transactions be conducted through a licensed bank. No evidence exists to suggest that Mr. Samuel Gyamfi obtained such authorisation”, aspects of the petition authored by Nurideen Muhammed Mumuni read.

Additionally, the group is also of the view that Samuel Gyamfi’s alleged conduct violates the Currency Act, 1964 (Act 242), stressing that “the public circulation and spending of foreign currency contravenes section 26 of this Act, which prohibits the unauthorised circulation of foreign currency or coins within the Republic of Ghana”.

Moreover, the Minority Caucus also view the alleged conduct of the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gold Board as possible misappropriation or abuse of public resources, failure of leadership and institutional oversight and potential tax evasion by Agradaa, the beneficiary of the substantial amount of money.

Addressing the media after petitioning the three state investigative institutions in Accra on Thursday, May 15, 2025 Nurideen Mumuni noted that their action is not an isolated act of indiscretion but a reflection of a deeper culture of impunity and disregard for the suffering of ordinary Ghanaians.

“I submitted the petition in good faith and in the interest of protecting the integrity of public institutions and restoring confidence in our governance structures”, he noted.

By Stephen Larbi

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