The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has summoned the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, to explain the circumstances
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has summoned the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, to explain the circumstances surrounding a viral video showing him handing over an undisclosed sum of money to evangelist and former fetish priestess Patricia Oduro Koranteng, widely known as Nana Agradaa.
Background
The video, which has been widely circulated on social media platforms, captures Gyamfi in what appears to be a personal encounter with Agradaa.
The purpose and nature of the cash handover remain unclear, but the optics of a senior public servant giving money to a controversial religious figure have ignited a firestorm of speculation and public backlash.
Public Criticism
Critics have pointed to the video as potentially undermining President John Dramani Mahama’s recently launched Code of Conduct for Public Officials, which emphasizes integrity, accountability, and transparency in public service.
The code was introduced as part of broader efforts to curb corruption and restore public trust in government institutions.
Sammy Gyamfi’s Apology
Sammy Gyamfi has apologized over the incident, explaining that it was a private act of kindness that unfortunately found its way into the public space.
However, sources indicate that the Chief of Staff is treating the matter with urgency, given the political sensitivity and reputational risks involved.
Agradaa’s Controversial Past
Nana Agradaa, now a self-styled evangelist, has a polarizing presence in Ghanaian public life.
She was previously known for her involvement in traditional spiritual practices before publicly renouncing those ties and establishing a Christian ministry.
Her past legal issues and ongoing public controversies continue to attract scrutiny.
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