The ongoing controversy involving the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, appears to have reignited previously dormant issues, with the name of Cecilia Dapaah, former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, under the previous administration, now being linked to the matter.
The incident involving Sammy Gyamfi handing out foreign currency, particularly US dollars, to Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, at a public event, has sparked mixed reactions, with critics now drawing comparisons between this act and the case involving the former minister, Cecilia Dapaah.
Some critics have expressed the view that there is some similarity between the case involving Sammy Gyamfi and that of Cecilia Dapaah.
They argue that in Cecilia Dapaah’s case, a significant amount of money, including $1 million — and other valuables were allegedly stolen from her residence by domestic staff.
They further point out that she faced intense public backlash and was subjected to investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, suggesting that similar scrutiny should be applied in the case of Sammy Gyamfi.
On the other hand, those with opposing views argue that Sammy Gyamfi’s actions stem from his well-known generosity and benevolent nature.
They maintain that his gesture was simply an act of goodwill, emphasising that there is no law in the country that criminalises the giving of gifts.
As such, they contend that his actions should not be equated with Cecilia Dapaah’s case.
From the perspective of neutral observers, there have been calls for decisive action from the president.
They argue that taking a firm stance on the matter would serve as a deterrent to other public officials and reinforce accountability within public service.
Read some of the posts under the trending topic below:
By merely finding dollars in Cecilia Dapaah’s home, Sammy Gyamfi determined same to be money laundering.
How is that different from the huge sums of cash and dollars in his Range Rover? pic.twitter.com/ywrvt59srl— Nαɳα Kɯαɱҽ (@NanaKwame_off) May 13, 2025
Martin Kpebu says that Sammy Gyamfi‘s car is a private place, i agree with him. So I want to ask him, is Cecilia Dapaah‘s bedroom a beer bar or a mall? Animal farm! By their fruits…
— Salam Mustapha (@SalamMustapha) May 14, 2025
I don’t think if that money was given to that Washing bay boy or bustop boys
People will be this angry
Its just the person that was gifted that is causing this uproar.
This is just a gift mpo ….So imagine Sammy did what Ceilia Dapaah did
Lmaoooo— Mr JERRY🍂🥢 (@premooooooo) May 13, 2025
There’s at least one NPP zombie who is trying to use this to whitewash Cecilia Dapaah. Those people have had their brains eaten by cannibals https://t.co/XpN6jm8d8s
— Pharm HalaMadrid (@CrazyPr0fessor) May 13, 2025
When you listen to Nana B and his NPP cohorts you ask, what’s their beef? These NPP fuo were in government sharing dollars everywhere to the extent that millions were found under Cecilia Dapaah‘s bed. How much did Nana Addo give his daughters?
NPP is never serious;— Qweque Nyamekye (@QwequeN) May 13, 2025
By merely finding dollars in Cecilia Dapaah’s home, Sammy Gyamfi determined same to be money laundering.
How is that different from the huge sums of cash and dollars in his Range Rover? pic.twitter.com/ywrvt59srl— Nαɳα Kɯαɱҽ (@NanaKwame_off) May 13, 2025
Come see how someone who defended Cecilia Dapaah is chastising Sammy Gyamfi at my workplace
— Nana Kwame Asimeni (@nka_gha) May 13, 2025
Sammy Gyamfi will be the reason why Mahama and this NDC administration CANNOT pursue Cecilia Dapaah‘s case any further.
— Ozy Man Dias 💧 (@K_Sylos) May 13, 2025
NPP says Cecilia Dapaah has worked all her life as an architect and she has money. Her husband’s money is like the sand on the sea shore. And even she resigned, so Sammy should look in the mirror 😂 https://t.co/PcwZw6LBtK
— Dziedzorm💚 (@SSDziedzorm) May 13, 2025
Ampah!
Madam Cecilia Dapaah‘s bedroom was the frontage of a Public Toilet at the market square.
Ladies and Gentle, your later day anti-corruption crusaders and ORAL kingpins!
This is how a lawyer explains away issues bothering on corruption and money laundering?
Ok! https://t.co/Dj8tMOyxo6— csa alando (@Cyril_Alando) May 13, 2025
