The United Press for Development Network (UPDN) has called for the immediate suspension of the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, for gifting an undisclosed amount of US dollars to Evangelist Patricia Oduro Kwarteng, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.
In a statement issued on Monday May 12, 2025, the group criticised Sammy Gyamfi‘s apology, noting that it undermines the government’s commitment to accountability and transparency.
“We, therefore, call on John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, to immediately suspend Sammy Gyamfi from all official government and party-related duties pending a full and transparent investigation, commission an independent inquiry to investigate the source of the funds, the intent behind the public display, and any potential violations of state ethics or financial misconduct,” it stated.
It further urged President Mahama to demonstrate that his anti-corruption stance goes beyond mere words.
“Ghanaians deserve leaders who lead by example. As a watchdog Civil Society
Organisation, UPDN stands firm in demanding accountability and respect for public office.
“We urge the president to demonstrate that his anti-corruption stance is not
mere rhetoric, but a standard he is willing to enforce without fear or favour,” it added.
On Sunday, May 11, 2025, a video surfaced online in which Sammy Gyamfi was seen handing an undisclosed amount of US dollars to Nana Agradaa.
The footage, believed to have been taken during a funeral, showed Agradaa and her husband in close proximity as the money was handed over, sparking accusations of showmanship and raising ethical questions regarding Gyamfi’s conduct as a public figure.
Read the full statement below:
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Meanwhile, watch as Opambour questions the source of Sammy Gyamfi‘s dollars below:
