Sammy Gyamfi apologises over dollar gift to Agradaa

Sammy Gyamfi, the Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, has apologized. His apology follows backlash over a cash donation to Nana Agradaa. Nana Agradaa is a former fetish priestess who is now an evangelist.

A video showed Mr. Gyamfi giving dollars to her at an event. This sparked criticism from the public and political supporters. Many expressed disappointment over his association with her.

In a Facebook post on May 11, Mr. Gyamfi called the donation a “private act of kindness.” He did not expect it to become public. He described the situation as “unfortunate and regrettable.” He apologized to those offended by his actions.

“I sincerely thought I was doing this in private,” he wrote. “To all comrades hurt by this, I am sincerely sorry.” He also clarified that his gesture was not politically motivated. It aligned with his personal values of helping others.

Mr. Gyamfi reaffirmed his commitment to public service. He views public office as a privilege to serve society and solve problems. He thanked those who offered support and wished everyone a happy Mother’s Day.

In his full statement, he acknowledged the criticisms he received in the past 24 hours. He emphasized that his gesture was simply kindness towards another person in need.

He expressed gratitude for those who reached out to counsel him. Mr. Gyamfi remains focused on his responsibilities assigned by the President for national development.

He concluded with well wishes for Mother's Day, recognizing mothers as vital pillars of society.