Sammy Gyamfi with Odeneho Dr Affram Brempong III and the sword presented to him
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has been awarded the prestigious Suma Adinkra Sword, the highest honour of the Suma Traditional Council of the Gyaman Kingdom.
The award was presented by the Paramount Chief of the Suma Traditional Area, Odeneho Dr Affram Brempong III.
The centuries-old honour instituted some 470 years ago, originally celebrated men of exceptional strength.
However, upon ascending the throne in 2014, Odeneho Dr Affram Brempong III reformed the scheme to recognise Ghanaians who exemplify outstanding leadership and service to the nation.
Presenting the sword, locally known as the Afana, the Paramount Chief commended Gyamfi for his leadership at the Ghana Gold Board, noting that his efforts have contributed to Ghana’s improved exchange rate performance.
He praised Gyamfi’s “leadership and courage,” describing him as a personality who embodies the qualities the award seeks to honour.
The chief encouraged the GoldBod CEO to remain steadfast, patient, and vigilant in his work, adding that the recognition should inspire him to continue contributing to national development.
In his response, Gyamfi expressed gratitude to the Suma Traditional Council, dedicating the award to his team at the Ghana Gold Board.
“This award is for my team at GoldBod, and I know it will urge us to do more for the betterment of our beloved country,” he said.
The Suma Traditional Council honoured four distinguished personalities this year.
Other recipients of the highest award include the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama.
The award has, in previous years, been bestowed on former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as well as current President John Dramani Mahama.
The Suma Traditional Area, located in the Gyaman North District of the Bono Region, forms a core part of the historic Gyaman Kingdom.
Oral tradition traces the origins of the Suma people to Akwamu-Awanweneso, from where they migrated alongside the Dormaa people before settling in their present location.
