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Sammy Gyamfi

Also known as: Mr. Gyamfi · Mr. Sammy Gyamfi

Sammy Gyamfi — CEO of Ghana Gold Board, leading gold mobilisation and anti-illegal mining initiatives.

2026-04-272026-06-18
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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … The Command also moved to firmly dismiss and condemn reports circulating in sections of the media that suggested a link between the escapees and the murder of the father-in-law of the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi. …

    Three of six escapees rearrested as police intensify hunt for remaining suspects
Agriculture & Land

GoldBod, GAF, and Forestry Commission restore Tano-Nimri Forest Reserve

The News

The Ghana Gold Board, Ghana Armed Forces, and Forestry Commission have signed an agreement to reclaim and restore degraded lands in the Tano-Nimri Forest Reserve, establishing a national reclamation model that combines engineering capacity, enforcement standards, and ecological restoration to address devastation from illegal mining activities.

Why it matters

Ghana Gold Board, Armed Forces, and Forestry Commission sign agreement to restore Tano-Nimri Forest Reserve, addressing illegal mining damage with a national reclamation model.

8 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →

Today

  1. GoldBod, GAF, and Forestry Commission restore Tano-Nimri Forest Reserve

    The Ghana Gold Board, Ghana Armed Forces, and Forestry Commission have signed an agreement to reclaim and restore degraded lands in the Tano-Nimri Forest Reserve, establishing a national reclamation model that combines engineering capacity, enforcement standards, and ecological restoration to address devastation from illegal mining activities.

    8 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →

Yesterday

  1. GoldBod launches forest restoration in Tano Nimiri Reserve

    GoldBod, the Ghana Armed Forces, and the Forestry Commission have partnered to reclaim approximately 50 hectares of the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve in the Ahafo Region damaged by illegal mining, with a reported GH¢36 million investment to focus on land rehabilitation and replanting of indigenous tree species.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. GoldBod, Armed Forces, Forestry Commission launch land reclamation project

    The Ghana Gold Board has partnered with the Ghana Armed Forces and Forestry Commission to launch a national land reclamation project aimed at restoring degraded lands, with the first phase focusing on reclaiming 50 hectares within the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve that has been affected by illegal mining and other harmful activities.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Court cases should not disqualify political candidates, Wontumi says

    NPP national chairman aspirant Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) argued that ongoing or past court cases should not bar individuals from contesting political office, stating that legal challenges are normal in public life and that he presents himself to court when required.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Buipewura honours GoldBod CEO for economic leadership contribution

    The Paramount Chief of Buipe honoured GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi with traditional insignia in recognition of his leadership and contribution to Ghana's economic transformation. The engagement included discussions on agriculture, industrialisation, and investment prospects in the Savannah Region.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. UBA meets Ghana Gold Board to explore partnership opportunities

    United Bank for Africa has engaged the Ghana Gold Board to explore strategic partnership opportunities and business support solutions for gold aggregators and players in the gold value chain, leveraging UBA's digital banking capabilities, treasury services, and trade facilitation solutions to support the formalisation and growth of Ghana's gold trading sector.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NDC and NPP leaders attend Ghana Gold Board CEO funeral rites

    Leading members of the NDC and NPP, including Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and NPP running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, attended the final funeral rites of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law in Kumasi.

    2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Editorial questions effectiveness of NPA anti-galamsey efforts

    The Chronicle editorial expresses concern that state anti-galamsey pronouncements are not translating into meaningful action, as illegal mining continues openly in the Eastern Region, devastating cocoa farms and the Birim River despite official commitments to combat the practice.

    2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 1 June

  1. Presidential staffer criticises NPP for politicising funeral

    Dr Sammy Ayeh, a presidential staffer, has criticised the NPP for focusing on a controversy surrounding Gold board CEO Sammy Gyamfi's father's funeral instead of addressing national issues like economic recovery, job creation, healthcare and education. He argued that the funeral was a private family matter and that the opposition should concentrate on government policies rather than discussing private ceremonies.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. GoldBod procures 10 speedboats to fight illegal mining

    Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi announced procurement of 10 high-tech speedboats for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operational Secretariat to protect river bodies from illegal mining operations, which he described as a grave environmental threat. The initiative builds on earlier support including five pick-up vehicles and GH¢5 million provided to the task force last year.

    1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Multimedia Group attends funeral of Ghana Gold Board CEO's father-in-law

    A delegation from Multimedia Group Limited joined Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, and his family in Kumasi for the burial and final funeral rites of his late father-in-law, Andrews Kwame Amankwah, offering condolences and presenting a cash donation.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. First Lady attends funeral of Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law

    First Lady Lordina Mahama joined mourners in Kumasi at the funeral of Andrews Kwame Amankwah, father-in-law of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi. Amankwah died following a robbery attack at Ohwim Tigo Junction in the Ashanti Region; the incident led to arrests now before the courts.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. GoldBod signs gold refinery partnership with Royal Ghana Gold

    The Ghana Gold Board has agreed with Royal Ghana Gold Limited to supply up to one metric tonne of gold weekly for local refining, the board's second such partnership in 2026, as part of Ghana's effort to refine all domestically mined minerals before export by 2030.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

  1. Bank of Ghana reported GH¢15.6 billion loss in 2025

    The Bank of Ghana reported a GH¢15.6 billion loss for 2025 alongside deepening negative equity, with observers questioning whether the central bank's stabilization efforts during Ghana's economic turbulence have left it financially weakened despite contributing to easing inflation, exchange rate stability, and improved investor confidence.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP, NDC dispute Bank of Ghana loss interpretation

    The opposition NPP and governing NDC are locked in dispute over the 2025 Bank of Ghana audited financial statements, with disagreement over whether losses should be counted as GH¢15.6 billion (the operating loss, as the government maintains) or GH¢34.9 billion (combining the operating loss with GH¢19.32 billion in Other Comprehensive Income, as the Minority argues).

    11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Oppong Nkrumah disputes Gyamfi's account of BoG losses

    Ofoase Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticised Sammy Gyamfi's comments on Bank of Ghana financial losses, arguing that the central bank's net equity declined by GH¢34.9 billion, not the GH¢15 billion figure Gyamfi highlighted. Oppong Nkrumah contends that separating the Bank's operating loss from its total comprehensive loss does not alter the overall impact on the country's finances.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

  1. NDC denies NPP allegations of improper GoldBod procurement

    The NDC has rejected opposition NPP claims that GoldBod procurement was conducted without due process and sole-sourced by a senior official, calling the allegations false and politically motivated. The NDC's Deputy National Communications Officer said the accusations are propaganda targeting party officials and part of an attempt to discredit government institutions.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Government and mining firms discuss gold mobilisation and forex strategy

    The government has held discussions with large-scale mining companies to advance the Ghana National Assay and Responsible Mining Programme (GANRAP), aimed at strengthening foreign exchange reserves and supporting currency stability through improved gold mobilisation, formalising supply channels, and enhancing transparency in the extractive sector.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

  1. Government meets large-scale miners on gold reserve policy

    The government has engaged large-scale mining companies on the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), which aims to strengthen reserves and stabilize the cedi through a reformed gold acquisition framework and stronger compliance mechanisms. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson described the discussions as constructive and emphasized that the policy is being implemented in partnership with industry.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Damang Gold Mine sells first output to Ghana Gold Board

    Ibrahim Mahama's Damang Gold Mine has sold 100% of its first gold output (about 110 kg) to the Ghana Gold Board, which will add it to the Central Bank's reserves. The Ghana Gold Board CEO said Ghanaian control of the mining sector is key to maximizing national benefits and urged other large-scale mining companies to follow suit under the government's GANRAP initiative.

    4 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Chamber of Mines disputes GoldBod CEO's forex repatriation claim

    The Ghana Chamber of Mines has challenged Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi's claim that large-scale mining companies repatriate less than 20% of their mineral export proceeds, describing the figure as "materially misleading." Gyamfi had stated that large-scale miners sold only about 10% of their 2025 output to Ghana and repatriated foreign exchange amounting to no more than 20% of the value, citing mining agreements that allow firms to retain up to 100% of proceeds abroad.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Bank of Ghana losses not significant, says Gold Board CEO

    The CEO of the Ghana Gold Board downplayed concerns over the Bank of Ghana's 2025 losses of GH¢15.6 billion, saying they are not significant enough to warrant national alarm, while the opposition NPP described the losses as "a new low" and blamed policy missteps.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. E&P's gold sale to GoldBod vindicates Damang mine bid

    E&P will sell 100 per cent of its first gold production to GoldBod, a move CEO Sammy Gyamfi says vindicates the company's successful bid for the Damang Gold Mine against earlier criticism and demonstrates E&P's commitment to national development and local partnerships.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Damang Mine sells all first gold output to GoldBod, Bank of Ghana

    The Damang Gold Mine, owned by Ibrahim Mahama, has sold 100 per cent of its first gold output to GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana to support Ghana's national reserves. GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi described the move as unprecedented and a significant step toward strengthening Ghana's gold reserves and foreign exchange stability.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Police deny suspects escaped in Gyamfi in-law murder case

    The Western Central Regional Police Command has denied media reports that suspects linked to the murder of Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law had escaped custody, stating the three accused remain held at Tarkwa Local Prison and are due to reappear in court on May 7, 2026.

    30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Actor Boris Kodjoe explores gold sector value-addition with Ghana Gold Board

    Austrian-German actor Boris Kodjoe has met with Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi to discuss potential collaborations in promoting value addition within Ghana's gold sector, focusing on processing, branding, and moving beyond raw exports to maximize economic benefits.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GoldBod CEO tours Royal Ghana refinery toward partnership

    The Ghana Gold Board CEO visited Royal Ghana Gold Refinery to assess its readiness for a refining services partnership agreement aimed at advancing local value addition in Ghana's gold sector. The CEO found the facility well-equipped but noted that it would need additional equipment on the recommendation of GoldBod's technical consultant before commencing full-scale refining operations.

    29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  3. GoldBod CEO tours Royal Ghana Gold Refinery for partnership

    The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gold Board toured the Royal Ghana Gold Refinery on April 27, 2026, as part of ongoing processes toward signing a refining services agreement to advance local value addition in Ghana's gold sector. The CEO expressed satisfaction with the facility's preparedness but noted that additional equipment would be needed to strengthen operational capacity.

    29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Police rearrests three of six escaped inmates from Adabraka

    The Ghana Police Service rearrested three of six inmates who escaped from Adabraka District Police custody on Sunday, April 26. The Police refuted reports linking the escapees to the murder case involving Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law, stating they were never detained in connection with that case.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. GoldBod CEO tours Royal Ghana Gold Refinery for partnership

    The Ghana Gold Board CEO toured the Royal Ghana Gold Refinery to advance a refining services agreement aimed at supporting local value addition in Ghana's gold sector. The facility demonstrated most essential refining equipment, though GoldBod's technical consultant recommended additional equipment to fully meet operational requirements.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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