The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has summoned Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, over his controversial dollar gift to self-proclaimed evangelist and founder of the Heaven Way Church, Patricia Oduro Koranteng, known as Nana Agradaa. Gyamfi has been directed to appear before the Chief of Staff to explain the transaction, but the date for the meeting has not been disclosed.
The government has revoked all public sector appointments and recruitment made after December 7, in line with its commitment to promoting integrity among public officials. The GoldBod CEO issued a public apology, stating that the gesture was a simple act of kindness, made with no malicious intent.
He wrote:
To clarify, this was simply a kind gesture to a fellow human being, in line with my daily and lifelong custom of lending a helping hand to those in need.
I genuinely believed this act of kindness was done in private and never imagined it would enter the public domain. That is unfortunate and regrettable.
He added:
”I must say that I understand the uproar this gesture has caused, particularly from comrades who are sincerely upset by it. To all such individuals, I am genuinely sorry for this regrettable act of indiscretion. I respect and appreciate your views”.
The $800 gift’s detractors have received a harsh warning from Nana Agradaa, who says that anyone who criticizes the gesture will be damned if they ever receive a similar gift from a public servant again.
Speaking about the controversy at a Sunday, May 11 church service, Agradaa clarified that she had asked the government official for fuel money and was granted it.
She cautioned detractors—especially those who back the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC)—not to denounce the gift, saying that if they ever profit from a gesture like that, they could be damned.