Also known as: Mr. Gyamfi · Mr. Sammy Gyamfi · Mr Sammy Gyamfi · the GoldBod boss · Sammy Gyamfi, Esq. · Hon. Sammy Gyamfi Esq. · Sammy Gyamfi Esq. · Lawyer Gyamfi · GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi · GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi · Samuel Adu Gyamfi · Mr Adu Gyamfi
Sammy Gyamfi — CEO of Ghana Gold Board, involved in public dispute with Minority Leader over extortion allegations related to domestic gold purchasing.
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Joy Online
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, appears to have softened his earlier threat to pursue legal action over allegations made against him by Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi. …
‘Jesus was accused; he kept quiet’ – Afenyo-Markin on Sammy Gyamfi allegationJoy Online
… I have neither acted from any improper motive nor conducted myself inappropriately in the performance of my duties.” The comments come against the backdrop of a public exchange between Mr Afenyo-Markin and the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, following the Minori …
‘I reject them without qualification’ — Afenyo-Markin hits back over Sammy Gyamfi’s claimsJoy Online
… Her comments come amid an increasingly heated exchange between the Minority Caucus and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, over the interpretation of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) findings on the programme. …
GoldBod must appear before a parliamentary inquiry to answer for gold-trade losses — AppiagyeiJoy Online
… The Minority Leader’s latest response comes amid a war of words between him and GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, following concerns raised by the Minority over the reported US$1.7 billion loss associated with the DGPP in 2025. …
GoldBod row: Afenyo-Markin threatens legal remedies over “defamatory” attacksJoy Online
… The comments follow an escalating war of words between the Minority Leader and the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, over the IMF-reported loss and GoldBod’s role in the transactions. …
GH¢22bn gold loss: Afenyo-Markin pushes for full parliamentary inquiryJoy Online
… I have neither acted from any improper motive nor conducted myself inappropriately in the performance of my duties.” The comments come amid an increasingly heated public exchange between the Minority Leader and the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, over the interp …
GoldBod row: Afenyo-Markin refuses to back downJoy Online
… The repeated focus on Sammy Gyamfi raises a legitimate question: Is this really about GoldBod, or is Sammy Gyamfi himself the target? …
Was Afenyo-Markin’s GoldBod criticism justified or exaggerated?Joy Online
… And now, see how Afenyo-Markin bristles at Sammy Gyamfi’s “brothel” comment. He takes it as an insult!!! …
Afenyo-Markin, another Tarzan?Joy Online
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has accepted an apology from former NDC Member of Parliament for Odododiodio, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, for comments he made during a discussion on a media platform. …
Sammy Gyamfi accepts Vanderpuye’s apology, urges NDC unityJoy Online
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has thrown down the gauntlet to former Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, challenging him to directly confront him over a dispute the GoldBod boss says is rooted in issues not fully known to the public …
I dare Afenyo-Markin to face me – Sammy Gyamfi points to ‘underlying issues’ in GoldBod claimsGhana's GoldBod model is drawing interest from seven African countries—Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Sudan, and Namibia—which have undertaken official visits over a 12-month period to study Ghana's approach to centralised gold market regulation and formalised gold trading for value maximisation and local value retention.
2 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's GoldBod model is drawing interest from seven African countries—Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Sudan, and Namibia—which have undertaken official visits over a 12-month period to study Ghana's approach to centralised gold market regulation and formalised gold trading for value maximisation and local value retention.
2 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has commended the Ghana Gold Board for promoting transparency, responsible gold trading and environmental sustainability. GoldBod's CEO outlined the institution's mandate under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025, and highlighted initiatives including local gold refining expansion, a fire assay laboratory, and water system rehabilitation.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghanaian media coverage of allegations and counter-allegations between Parliament's Minority Leader and the Ghana Gold Board CEO has failed to independently verify claims or educate the public, instead simply giving both sides equal airtime.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Chairman of the NPP has urged President Mahama to dismiss Sammy Gyamfi, Ghana Gold Board CEO, citing reported company losses and Gyamfi's demeaning language directed at the Minority Leader who was investigating a reported $1.7 billion loss.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
National Democratic Congress chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia rejected opposition criticism of the Ghana Gold Board, describing it as political distraction from the government's gold purchase programme. The NPP has questioned the institution's financial performance, with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin citing reported losses of about GH¢1.7 billion, though the GoldBod CEO has rejected the claim.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP UK branch has called for a full independent forensic audit into Ghana's domestic gold purchasing transactions, welcoming a parliamentary inquiry but emphasising it must be informed by objective financial evaluation conducted by non-partisan experts to avoid politicisation.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has dismissed allegations of extortion and claims that videos exist of him engaging in embarrassing conduct, saying there is no such material. His comments come amid a public dispute with GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, who accused him of being an extortionist seeking to pressure the state-owned gold trading company; Afenyo-Markin has taken legal action against Gyamfi over the statements.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Western Regional Chairman of the NPP has raised concerns over the alleged GH¢22 billion financial loss involving the Ghana Gold Board under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, as reported by the IMF. He compared the controversy unfavourably to the performance of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company and suggested Ghanaians would voice their concerns in the next general election.
31 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lawyers for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin have rejected claims their client is avoiding service of a defamation suit writ on Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi, stating the writ was served on Gyamfi's lawyers after they notified the High Court they had authority to accept service on his behalf.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The solicitor for Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who filed a defamation suit against Ghana Gold Board CEO Samuel Adu Gyamfi at the High Court in Accra on August 24, 2026, has stated the writ was duly served on Ayine & Partners law firm after they indicated authority to accept service. However, the law firm returned the writ on August 27, 2026, claiming their client had changed his mind, and when the court bailiff attempted personal service at Gyamfi's office, he refused to accept the writ.
29 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi has formally authorised his lawyers to accept service of a writ filed by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over alleged defamatory statements about extortion. The writ had not yet been served as of the announcement date, but Gyamfi's solicitors have notified the High Court that service can be effected through their office.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC activist Mawulorm Adzasu has supported Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi in the controversy over a reported US$1.7 billion figure linked to the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, calling for parliamentary scrutiny to be grounded in official records and proper accounting principles rather than political sensationalism.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Okai Mintah, chairperson of the NDC's National Youth Working Committee, has declared the Effutu parliamentary seat winnable for the party in the 2028 general elections, urging early mobilisation, unity and disciplined grassroots organisation at the constituency level.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority has called for a parliamentary inquiry into losses in the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, citing financial discrepancies identified in an IMF report, and demanding that the Ghana Gold Board account for the shortfalls.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called for Parliament to demonstrate a clear process for investigating and resolving corruption allegations involving Members of Parliament, stating that the institution must show that such allegations can move from investigation to a definite outcome.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has urged Parliament to take allegations involving its members seriously, warning that failure to investigate could deepen public mistrust. He stressed the importance of parliamentary accountability under a supermajority government and called for political leaders with integrity.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called on Parliament to apply the same scrutiny standards to allegations against its own members as it does to government wrongdoing, arguing that credible parliamentary leadership is essential, particularly in a supermajority Parliament.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Rasheed Dramani, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, has accused Parliament of failing to hold its own members accountable when serious allegations are made, saying partisan loyalty often takes precedence over scrutiny expected from lawmakers. He cited concerns about Parliament's credibility and the need for leaders with sufficient integrity to hold the Executive accountable, particularly under a supermajority.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A CDD-Ghana fellow has warned that fresh allegations involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin could further erode public confidence in Parliament, noting the controversy reflects broader concerns about the institution's trustworthiness amid existing perceptions of corruption. The warning comes as Afenyo-Markin disputes allegations from GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, who accused him of being an "extortionist" and seeking to pressure GoldBod.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A CDD-Ghana fellow warned that fresh allegations involving political actors could further erode public confidence in Parliament, citing findings from an Afrobarometer survey showing low trust and high perceptions of corruption in the institution.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
CDD-Ghana fellow Dr John Osae-Kwapong warns that continued allegations of misconduct involving MPs could further erode public confidence in Parliament and weaken its ability to perform its constitutional role, reinforcing existing negative perceptions about the institution among citizens already concerned about corruption.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has warned that allegations of MPs pursuing personal interests over the public good could erode confidence in Ghana's democratic institutions. He stated that the 276 Members of Parliament have been entrusted with significant powers by over 30 million Ghanaians to represent citizens' interests, oversee the Executive, and ensure proper management of public resources.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has called for serious attention to allegations of extortion involving MPs, warning that such conduct could undermine public trust in Ghana's democracy and Parliament's oversight responsibilities.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has warned that allegations against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin raise broader questions about public trust in Parliament beyond the dispute between the politician and GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi over extortion claims linked to the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Lands Minister Inusah Fuseini has warned that when MPs pursue personal gain instead of representing the interests of over 30 million Ghanaians, it compromises their mandate and erodes public confidence in Parliament and democratic governance.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has dismissed allegations of extortion levelled against its Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin by Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi, saying the party does not consider the allegation credible and will not allow it to distract from its demand for accountability over the GoldBod controversy.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has alleged that Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi is using extortion accusations against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin as a distraction from losses exceeding US$1.7 billion incurred by the Bank of Ghana. Gyamfi has denied responsibility for the losses and countered with claims that Afenyo-Markin is an "extortionist," but Oppong Nkrumah contends Ghanaians should focus on accountability in the management of gold resources and central bank finances rather than the allegations.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin has filed a High Court suit against Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Limited, seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction over comments made on the Newsfile programme where Gyamfi allegedly called him an "extortionist."
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The NPP has announced full support for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's push for answers over reported GH¢22 billion GoldBod losses. The party's National Organiser said the NPP backs the Minority Caucus's scrutiny and demand for a transparent account of how the state institution's gold was lost.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, attributes the reported GH¢22 billion loss under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme to the collective responsibility of the Ghana Gold Board, Bank of Ghana, and Ministry of Finance, arguing all three institutions must account for the programme's structure, financing, and operation.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →