The Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service, Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) are set to look into the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Gold Board, for presenting a dollar-denominated gift to a Ghanaian pastor, Evangelist Patricia Oduro Koranteng.

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This follows a petition filed by the Minority in Parliament to these institutions on Thursday, May 15. At the time of this article, there were reports of the Minority's plan to also petition the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

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The Minority argues that Mr Gyamfi's actions contravene the president's Code of Conduct, Forex Exchange Act and Currency Act.

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The petitioner who engaged the media said:

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"We want to find out the source of this money. Where did Mr Sammy Gyamfi get this sums of money that he doesn’t have Ghana cedis and he can put his hands in his bag and bring alleged $10,000 and dash to somebody."

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"We want them to investigate whether the said currency forms part of public or institutional fund entrusted into Sammy Gyamfi’s hands as the acting CEO for Ghana Gold Board. "

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"We also want to know whether there is a potential conflict of interest and abuse of office."

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In the video that 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.

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The act of generosity has warranted public scrutiny against Sammy Gyamfi, necessitating Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah to decide to return the cash gift.

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Mr Gyamfi 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.

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Despite the apology, Mr. Gyamfi had to appear before the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, over the matter on Monday amid calls for his removal by the Minority in Parliament.

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Sammy Gyamfi has been cautioned by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, for gifting cash to Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Agradaa.

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Spokesperson for the president and Government Communications Minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, revealed this information when engaging the press on May 14.

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"In the immediate aftermath of the video, Mr Sammy Gyamfi promptly issued an apology in which he expressed regret over the matter...The view is that, the Presidency acknowledges Mr Sammy Gyamfi's immediate act of contrition and the acknowledgement of the need to express regret over that incident."

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"You'd recall that when President Mahama launched the Code of Conduct, he said that one of the remedies for any potential breach was a public apology. He also said one of the remedies was a caution from the highest office. After the interaction with the Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff cautioned him, having acknowledged the apology he made. He impressed on him to take public sentiments and act in ways that reflect public sentiment."

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The presidency will not take any punitive action against Sammy Gyamfi.

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He stated that "the presidency does not believe that any further action ought to be taken."

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Amid the controversy, Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Francis-Xavier Sosu, threw his support behind Sammy Gyamfi.

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In a post on Facebook on May 12, he noted that Sammy Gyamfi committed no crime for his action, as he decided to share his blessings with others.

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"It is well. You committed no crime. The haters are hurt. They can’t believe that God can lift and bless you such that you can become a blessing unto others. Leave them - let them do their worst."

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"We got you. God has your back. Stay focused and blessed," the legislator wrote.

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Earlier, one Eric Dumenu Akatsi petitioned CHRAJ to investigate Mr Gyamfi over the same matter. However, he withdrew his petition on May 14.

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"I am writing to formally withdraw the petition I submitted on 13th May, 2025, with reference number 122/12/BL. 12 regarding the instances of corruption against Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Good Board. After careful consideration, I have decided that it is in the best interest to withdraw this petition," he stated.

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