The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, is to appear before the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, for interrogation after he was captured in a video giving an undisclosed amount of dollars to Ghanaian evangelist, Patricia Oduro (Nana Agradaa).In the video which went viral on Sunday, May 11, Agradaa was seen asking for US dollar notes from Mr Gyamfi. Soon after, Sammy Gyamfi counted several dollar bills, which she quickly grabbed and flashed to onlookers.Sammy Gyamfi's recent engagement with Nana Agradaa has left scores of Ghanaians questioning the ethical conduct of public officials.

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Critics have noted that Sammy Gyamfi's act could undermine President John Dramani Mahama after the recent launch of code of conduct for public officials.Founding president of IMANI Africa, Mr. Franklin Cudjoe, criticised Mr. Gyamfi’s actions, highlighting his dual role as a senior government appointee and a leading party figure.“It is a difficult one. It is clear the amount gifted is above GHC 20k. Sammy needs to answer some questions to us and JM,” Mr. Cudjoe stated.On the other hand, Member of Parliament for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, has echoed Mr. Cudjoe's sentiment adding that “In just 120 days they’re arrogantly and opulently sharing dollars in public, having stashed millions of cocaine dollars under their beds. These are people who have never worked a day in their lives in any company.”Meanwhile, Mr Sammy Gyamfi, has extended an apology, noting that the gesture was consistent with his long-standing habit of helping people in need.

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In a post on the X platform, he wrote, “I genuinely believed this act of kindness was done in private and never imagined it would end up in the public domain. It’s truly unfortunate and regrettable. “I understand the concerns and disappointment this has caused, especially among party comrades who feel let down. I’m truly sorry for this misjudgment. I respect and value your opinions”.

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