The Office of the Chief of Staff has summoned Sammy Gyamfi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, for an explanation regarding a viral video that shows him handing over a substantial sum of money to Nana Agradaa, a well-known religious figure.
According to sources, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has asked Sammy Gyamfi to appear before him to clarify the circumstances surrounding the transaction, which has sparked widespread public criticism and concerns about the ethical conduct of public officials.
The video, which has been widely circulated on social media, shows Gyamfi handing over an undisclosed amount of US dollars to Nana Agradaa. The purpose and nature of the transaction remain unclear, but the incident has ignited a firestorm of speculation and public backlash.
Sammy Gyamfi has since apologized for the incident, describing it as a private act of kindness that inadvertently went public.
However, the incident has raised questions about adherence to the Code of Conduct for Public Officials, recently introduced by President John Dramani Mahama to promote integrity, accountability, and transparency in public service.
The Office of the Chief of Staff is treating the matter with urgency, given its potential implications for the reputation of the government and the Ghana Gold Board. Nana Agradaa, a former fetish priestess turned evangelist, has been a polarizing figure in Ghanaian public life, with a history of controversy and legal issues.
The summons is seen as a test of the government’s commitment to upholding the Code of Conduct and ensuring accountability among public officials.