Patriotic Action Forum Demands Sammy Gyamfi’s Dismissal Over Viral Dollar-Spraying Scandal

The Patriotic Action Forum (PAF) has called for the immediate dismissal of Sammy Gyamfi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, following a viral video that captured him publicly spraying bundles of U.S. dollars on controversial preacher Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, also known as Nana Agradaa.

In a strongly-worded statement released on Monday, May 13, PAF said Gyamfi’s behavior was not only offensive and reckless but also a clear violation of the trust reposed in public officials. The group criticized President John Dramani Mahama’s administration for allowing such displays of “opulence and arrogance” at a time when Ghanaians are enduring economic hardship.

“Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, barely four months into his role, is at the center of this shameful new culture. The same man who has made a career out of attacking public servants is now spending a jaw-dropping $10,000 (GHS 140,000) on fuel for a luxury Lexus V8; a gesture not for state business or crisis response, but to chauffeur a former fetish priestess turned evangelist,” the statement said.

PAF accused the current government of betrayal, noting that Mahama’s much-touted “Reset” agenda has instead ushered in worsening power outages (dumsor), rising costs of living, and job losses across the public sector. “Ghanaians are being punished for trusting John Mahama’s deceptive ‘Reset’ agenda,” it stated.

The group described Gyamfi’s public spraying of dollar notes as “unclouded arrogance” and “a grotesque abuse of office,” lamenting that ordinary citizens can barely afford basic commodities while government officials flaunt unexplained wealth.

They also called out Gyamfi’s hypocrisy, highlighting his past attacks on public figures like Cecilia Dapaah and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. “There’s a saying: ‘He who calls for equity must come with clean hands.’ Clearly, Mr. Gyamfi’s hands are drenched in the very opulence and abuse he pretends to condemn.”

PAF called on President Mahama to immediately dismiss or request the resignation of Sammy Gyamfi to demonstrate commitment to ethical leadership. The group said this incident provides a litmus test for the enforcement of the newly launched Code of Conduct for government appointees, which emphasizes integrity, impartiality, and professionalism.

“If Mahama fails to act, it confirms what Ghanaians have long suspected: that this so-called ‘Reset’ is nothing but a smokescreen for rewarding party boys with taxpayer money,” the Forum said, giving the President a 24-hour ultimatum to act or face a legal challenge to the credibility of the Code.

“With this level of waste and impunity, it is clear Mahama’s administration is not here to serve but to plunder,” PAF warned. “We must resist this deception with the ballot. In 2028, Ghanaians must show this corrupt, uncaring, and dollar-splashing NDC government the exit door once and for all.”

Read the full press release below:

PATRIOTIC ACTION FORUM (PAF) BACKS PUBLIC CALLS FOR DISMISSAL OF SAMMY GYAMFI OVER SPLASHING OF DOLLARS AND SHOW OF OPULENCE
13th May, 2025

The Patriotic Action Forum (PAF) has backed the numerous calls from Ghanaians for the immediate dismissal of the Ag. Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana GoldBod, Mr. Sammy Gyamfi.

PAF believes that Ghanaians are being punished for trusting John Mahama’s deceptive “Reset” agenda. In just 120 days, the NDC has thrown the country back into darkness, chaos, and untold hardship. Power outages (Dumsor) are rampant, prices of goods and services are skyrocketing, public sector workers are being axed, and the very citizens who reluctantly gave Mahama a second chance are now being mocked by a tone-deaf, arrogant administration that is more interested in lavish living than fixing problems.

Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, barely four months into his role as CEO of GOLDBOD, is at the center of this shameful new culture. The same man who has made a career out of attacking public servants is now spending a jaw-dropping $10,000 (GHS 140,000) on fuel for a luxury Lexus V8; a gesture not for state business or crisis response, but to chauffeur a former fetish priestess turned evangelist. This is unclouded arrogance, a grotesque abuse of office and a vulgar insult to the intelligence and pain of suffering Ghanaians.

Today, the average Ghanaian cannot afford a single bag of cement, can barely pay utility bills, and is reeling from reckless economic decisions. Yet, Sammy Gyamfi, the NDC’s Communication Officer turned dollar-splashing appointee, is boldly spraying bundles of cash in broad daylight while citizens battle Dumsor and general rising costs. Obviously, this is lunacy and lawlessness masquerading as governance.

What is even more disgraceful is that this same Sammy Gyamfi has been ruthlessly vocal against public figures like Cecilia Dapaah and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, without a shred of humility. There’s a saying: “He who calls for equity must come with clean hands.” Clearly, Mr. Gyamfi’s hands are drenched in the very opulence and abuse he pretends to condemn.

The Patriotic Action Forum (PAF) calls on President John Mahama to immediately dismiss or demand the resignation of Sammy Gyamfi. This is the President’s chance to show leadership in decisive action. If Mahama fails to act, it confirms what Ghanaians have long suspected: that this so-called “Reset” is nothing but a smokescreen for rewarding party boys with taxpayer money.

Also, it is a test case for Mahama’s recently launched Code of Conduct for appointees. PAF is giving the President 24 hours to sack Sammy Gyamfi, or we will proceed to court to challenge the credibility of the Code. If the President cannot enforce discipline within his own ranks, how can he claim to fight corruption?

With this level of waste and impunity, it is clear Mahama’s administration is not here to serve but to plunder. The Patriotic Action Forum is urging the good people of Ghana to take note. We must resist this deception with the ballot. In 2028, Ghanaians must show this corrupt, uncaring, and dollar-splashing NDC government the exit door once and for all.

Conveners:
David Prah
Adamu Musa Raha