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Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has summoned Sammy Gyamfi, Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, to give an account of a viral video showing him handing over a substantial sum of money to Patricia Oduro Koranteng, widely known as Nana Agradaa, a self-styled evangelist and former fetish priestess.
The video, which sparked widespread public criticism and raised concerns about the ethical conduct of public officials, appears to show Gyamfi giving Agradaa an unspecified amount of cash, reportedly in US dollars.
Gyamfi has since apologized, claiming the act was a private gesture of kindness that unfortunately went public.
The incident has ignited a firestorm of speculation and public backlash, with critics questioning the optics of a senior public servant giving money to a controversial figure. This controversy comes on the heels of President John Dramani Mahama's launch of a Code of Conduct for Public Officials, emphasizing integrity, accountability, and transparency in public service.
Sources indicate that the Chief of Staff is treating the matter with urgency, given the political sensitivity and reputational risks involved. Agradaa, a polarizing figure in Ghanaian public life, has a history of controversy and legal issues, which continue to attract scrutiny.
The Ghana Gold Board and government officials are under pressure to maintain transparency and accountability, and this incident has raised questions about the conduct of public officials and their adherence to the Code of Conduct.