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Sammy Gyamfi

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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In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    NDC MP Nii Lante Vanderpuye has issued an unreserved apology to GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi and the NDC over comments he made during a discussion on Citi TV.

    Nii Lante Vanderpuye apologises to Sammy Gyamfi, NDC over GoldBod comments
  3. Joy Online

    GoldBod’s CEO, Sammy Gyamfi, called it a “barefaced lie,” pointing to an audited surplus and no mention of GoldBod losses in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) document.

    Fact-check: Did GoldBod make a loss in 2025? Here’s what the records show
  4. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has called for a fundamental rethink of the social licence for mining, arguing that Ghana’s mining industry must place young people at the centre of resource development and economic participation.

    Mining industry must rethink social licence with youth at the centre – GoldBod CEO
  5. The Chronicle

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed claims that GoldBod recorded losses in its 2025 operations.

    GoldBod Did Not Make Losses In 2025 -Sammy Gyamfi
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in response to comments by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.

    Minority replies Sammy Gyamfi, demands accountability over GH¢22bn GoldBod loss
  7. Joy Online

    Ghana will soon acquire a state-of-the-art traceability technology to track the sources of gold mined in the country, Mr Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Gold Board, announced on Wednesday.

    Ghana explores traceability technology to track mined gold sources
  8. Joy Online

    He challenged the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, to explain how the losses occurred and what measures are being taken to prevent a recurrence.

    This is the result of GoldBod activities – Akim Oda MP demand answers over $1.7bn loss
  9. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, on Wednesday, August 19, addressed a public briefing as part of the Government Accountability Series, an initiative aimed at promoting transparency, public engagement and accountability in government.

    Photos: Sammy Gyamfi at Government Accountability Series
  10. Joy Online

    The Minority in Parliament has hit back at Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi, arguing that his defence of the institution has confirmed rather than rebutted concerns over losses associated with the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP).

    ‘You admitted the loss, now account for the GH¢22bn’ – Minority hits back at GoldBod CEO
  11. Joy Online

    Lihong Shen, Security Advisor and Representative of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi.

    UN security official meets GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi
Mining & Energy

Ghana's GoldBod model attracts seven African countries' study delegations

The News

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

Today

  1. Ghana's GoldBod model attracts seven African countries' study delegations

    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

Monday 7 September

  1. Christian Council commends GoldBod on gold management transparency

    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

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Ghana's media must investigate GoldBod claims, not just relay them

    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

  2. Volta NPP Chair calls for Sammy Gyamfi's dismissal over misconduct

    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

Tuesday 1 September

  1. NDC chairman dismisses NPP attacks on Ghana Gold Board

    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

Monday 31 August

  1. NPP UK branch urges independent audit of Ghana gold purchasing

    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

  2. Afenyo-Markin denies extortion allegations, rejects video claims

    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

  3. NPP chairman questions GoldBod's GH¢22bn loss allegation

    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

Saturday 29 August

  1. Afenyo-Markin's lawyers confirm writ served on Gyamfi's legal team

    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

  2. Afenyo-Markin denies dodging service in defamation suit

    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

  3. Sammy Gyamfi authorises lawyers to receive defamation writ from Afenyo-Markin

    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

Thursday 27 August

  1. NDC activist backs GoldBod CEO, urges facts-based debate

    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

Wednesday 26 August

  1. NDC youth leader says Effutu seat winnable in 2028

    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

  2. Minority demands parliamentary inquiry into GoldBod losses

    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

  3. Parliament must show clear path from corruption probe to resolution

    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

  4. Parliament must investigate members seriously, Dramani warns

    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

  5. Parliament must hold members accountable as it holds government

    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

  6. Parliament prioritizes party loyalty over accountability for members

    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

  7. CDD warns allegations against Afenyo-Markin could damage Parliament

    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

  8. Parliament faces crisis of confidence amid fresh allegations

    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

  9. Parliamentary misconduct allegations erode public trust in democracy

    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

  10. Former MP warns MPs pursuing personal interests erode democratic trust

    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

  11. Allegations of MP extortion require serious examination, says Fuseini

    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

Tuesday 25 August

  1. MPs trading away public trust, warns former minister

    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

  2. MPs pursuing personal interests threatens Parliament credibility

    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

  3. NPP dismisses extortion allegation against Afenyo-Markin

    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

  4. Oppong Nkrumah accuses Sammy Gyamfi of diverting attention from BoG losses

    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

  5. Afenyo Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi, Multimedia for defamation

    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

  6. NPP supports Afenyo-Markin's demand for GoldBod loss accountability

    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

  7. BoG, Finance Ministry jointly responsible for GH¢22bn loss

    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

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