Ghana's President Halts Probe into Gold Board CEO's Controversial Cash Gift

Ghana's President Mahama Declares No Further Action Against Gold Board CEO After Controversial Video Accra, Ghana – May 15, 2025 – President John Dramani Mahama has ended the disciplinary process against Sammy Gyamfi, the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board. This decision comes after a video surfaced online showing Mr. Gyamfi giving an undisclosed amount of US dollars to controversial media personality Nana Agradaa. The video sparked immediate outrage and calls for an investigation into potential misconduct. "After careful consideration of the evidence and circumstances," stated a spokesperson for President Mahama, "it has been decided that no further action will be taken against Mr. Gyamfi." The video, which circulated widely on social media, raised concerns about ethics and transparency within Ghana's public sector. Critics argued that Mr. Gyamfi's actions were inappropriate and potentially illegal. However, supporters of the President's decision pointed to a lack of concrete evidence of wrongdoing. The incident underscores the ongoing debate about accountability and transparency in Ghana's public life. The decision, while ending the formal disciplinary process, is unlikely to quell the public discussion about the matter.