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The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has been summoned by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, following the circulation of a viral video that shows him handing an unspecified amount of money—allegedly in U.S. dollars—to evangelist Patricia Oduro Koranteng, widely known as Nana Agradaa.
According to sources at the Jubilee House, Sammy Gyamfi has been directed to meet with the Chief of Staff to clarify the details surrounding the incident. The video, which has sparked widespread public outcry, shows Gyamfi in what appears to be a private interaction with Nana Agradaa. The exact motive and context of the cash transaction are not known, but the imagery of a high-ranking government official giving money to a controversial religious figure has stirred significant backlash and raised ethical concerns.
Critics have argued that the incident may contradict President John Dramani Mahama’s newly launched Code of Conduct for Public Officials, which emphasizes core values such as transparency, accountability, and integrity. The code is part of the government’s broader campaign to tackle corruption and rebuild public confidence in state institutions.
In response to the controversy, Sammy Gyamfi issued an apology on Sunday, May 11. He explained that the act was intended as a “private act of kindness,” but regrettably became public.
Despite the apology, insiders say the Chief of Staff is approaching the matter with urgency due to its political sensitivity and the potential damage it could cause to the government’s image.
Nana Agradaa, now a self-declared evangelist, remains a highly debated figure in Ghana’s public discourse. Formerly a fetish priestess involved in traditional spiritual practices, she has since renounced her past and established a Christian ministry. Nonetheless, her history of legal issues and recurring controversies continue to attract public scrutiny.
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