The Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, is facing mounting pressure after a viral video surfaced showing him presenting a sum of US dollars to Nana Agradaa, the former fetish priestess turned evangelist.
The footage, which quickly spread on social media, captured Gyamfi handing over the cash to Agradaa at a recent event, sparking widespread debate over the appropriateness of the gesture.
In a statement released in response to the backlash, Gyamfi explained that the money was a personal gift, intended as a private act of kindness, not linked to his official duties. However, his apology has been met with mixed reactions, with some questioning the optics of the gesture, given Agradaa’s controversial history.
Despite Gyamfi’s attempts to clarify his intentions, the Jubilee House, the seat of Ghana’s presidency, has reportedly rejected his apology, signalling a potential deepening of the crisis. Sources suggest that the government is particularly concerned about the impact of the incident on public perceptions of accountability and transparency within its ranks.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched a formal investigation into the matter, focusing on the origin of the funds and whether any public resources were involved. This move underscores the broader implications of the incident for public trust in government institutions and the ethical standards expected of public officials.
As the investigation unfolds, the spotlight remains on Gyamfi, whose actions have triggered a wave of criticism and raised questions about the boundaries between personal generosity and public accountability.
