The controversy surrounding an $800 money reward from the Appearing Chief Government Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, to evangelist Patricia Oduro Koranteng—popularly often known as Nana Agradaa—continues to generate combined reactions throughout the nation.
A piece of the general public, led by the opposition New Patriotic Social gathering (NPP), has known as for Mr Gyamfi’s suspension or dismissal, and for a radical investigation by the Workplace of the Particular Prosecutor (OSP).
Nonetheless, one other group has come to his defence, insisting that the scenario doesn’t warrant such punitive measures.
The most recent to hitch these defending Mr Gyamfi is former Deputy Communications Minister, Victoria Hammah. Ms Hammah was dismissed in 2013 by then-President John Mahama over a leaked recording through which she claimed she would stay in politics till she earned $1 million (£600,000).
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In a Fb submit on Wednesday, 14 Might 2025, Hammah urged President Mahama to reprimand Gyamfi, quite than dismiss him. She wrote:
This advice emerges not as an try and trivialise the gravity of the scenario, however quite as a name for balanced adjudication—one which recognises the need of accountability whereas remaining anchored within the ideas of mentorship, institutional resilience, and democratic maturation.
She isn’t alone in her stance. Listed here are 4 different distinguished figures who’ve publicly supported the GoldBod CEO:
1. Martin Kpebu
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Personal authorized practitioner Martin Kpebu has appealed to the President to not punish Gyamfi, claiming the controversy is rife with misinformation and politically motivated assaults.
Talking on 3FM, he acknowledged Sammy Gyamfi counted the cash within the personal house of his automotive and never an open house.
2. Malik Basintale
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Appearing Chief Government Officer of the Youth Employment Company (YEA), Malik Basintale, has additionally spoken in Gyamfi’s defence, arguing that it’s not unlawful to own US {dollars} in Ghana.
In an interview on TV3, he dismissed comparisons with the Cecilia Abena Dapaah case, noting the huge distinction within the quantities concerned.
3. Francis-Xavier Sosu
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The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has additionally supported Gyamfi, insisting that he dedicated no wrongdoing.
In a social media submit, he steered that envy was driving the criticism, writing:
It’s effectively. You dedicated no crime. The haters are damage. They’ll’t imagine that God can raise and bless you such you can turn into a blessing unto others. Depart them—allow them to do their worst. We bought you. God has your again. Keep centered and blessed.
4. Ernest Owusu Bempah
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In a stunning twist, Deputy Director of Communications for the NPP, Ernest Owusu Bempah, has also defended Sammy Gyamfi.
Talking on Internet 2 TV on Monday, 12 Might, Mr Bempah acknowledged that the act of giving a money reward was not unlawful, accusing critics of hypocrisy and trying to tarnish Gyamfi’s popularity.
He famous that members of the NPP have additionally engaged in comparable gestures.
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In the meantime, the Workplace of the President has but to subject an official assertion on the following steps concerning Mr Gyamfi, days after he was summoned by Chief of Workers Julius Debrah.
