Probe Sammy Gyamfi now –Minority

Minority Caucus Calls for Investigation into GOLDBOD CEO

The Minority Caucus has filed a petition with three state bodies. They demand an immediate investigation into Samuel Gyamfi, the Acting CEO of Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD). He is accused of giving an unspecified amount of US dollars to Patricia Asiamah, also known as Agradaa.

The petition was sent to the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

The Minority Caucus seeks an independent inquiry into Gyamfi's funds. They want to know if his actions breach public office ethics or financial regulations. They also request administrative sanctions or prosecutions if necessary.

Additionally, they want these bodies to recover any misappropriated public funds. Any tax violations should be referred to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for action.

A video on social media shows Gyamfi handing out US dollar notes to Agradaa. This has drawn strong criticism from many people. Gyamfi has publicly apologized but was summoned by the Presidency for clarification.

On May 14, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama announced no further disciplinary action against him after his apology. The President accepted Gyamfi’s apology and considered the matter closed but cautioned him not to repeat it.

However, the Minority believes this response is insufficient. Led by MP Nurideen Hummed Mumuni, they argue that Gyamfi's actions violate the President’s Code of Conduct. This code urges appointees to avoid opulence and maintain dignity in public office.

They claim that distributing large sums of foreign currency undermines these principles. The petition states that Gyamfi may have violated the Foreign Exchange Act of 2006.

Sections 3(1) and (4) prohibit unauthorized foreign exchange transactions without Bank of Ghana approval. Section 15 requires all such transactions to go through licensed banks; there is no evidence he obtained authorization.

Furthermore, they argue that his conduct violates the Currency Act of 1964. Section 26 prohibits unauthorized circulation of foreign currency in Ghana.

The Minority Caucus views Gyamfi's actions as potential misappropriation or abuse of public resources. They also see it as a failure in leadership and oversight, along with possible tax evasion by Agradaa.

After submitting their petition on May 15, 2025, Mumuni addressed the media. He stated their action reflects a culture of impunity affecting ordinary Ghanaians' lives.

“I submitted this petition in good faith,” he said, “to protect public institutions' integrity.”