Appiah Stadium Takes NDC-Branded Wreath to Sammy Gyamfi’s Father-in-Law’s Funeral

Appiah Stadium Takes NDC-Branded Wreath to Sammy Gyamfi’s Father-in-Law’s Funeral

  • Appiah Stadium, the controversial NDC supporter and his friend Kwame Ahenfie joined others at the funeral of Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law
  • In a video, the popular NDC supporter came with a wreath to honour the father-in-law of his bosom friend and brother
  • Ghanaians on social media who watched the video shared their varied thoughts on Appiah Stadium's show of affection

Controversial NDC supporter, Frank Kwaku Appiah, popularly called Appiah Stadium, was seen at the funeral and burial ceremony of Andrews Kwame Amankwah, father-in-law of Sammy Gyamfi.

The funeral and burial service was held in Kumasi-Ohwim in the Ashanti Region on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Appiah Stadium presents NDC-branded wreath at Sammy Gyamnfi's father-in-law's funeral. Photo credit: Appiah.stadium/TikTok & GH Brain TV/Facebook
Source: UGC

In a video, Appiah Stadium held a wreath in the colours of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), designed like an eagle.

Appiah Stadium and Kwame Ahenfie greeted the family elders and Sammy Gyamfi before sitting down with others who had come to mourn with the bereaved.

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At a point, Sammy Gyamfi and Kwame Ahenfie presented the wreath to the family. The popular NDC supporter explained why they used the party colours for the wreath.

"I am President John Mahama's son. Sammy Gyamfi is a good friend to me and my son, Kwame Ahenfie. We are presenting this wreath to Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law, who has passed away. We used the NDC colours because we believe our father will campaign for us in spirit during the 2028 election."

When he was done with his speech, Appiah Stadium handed the wreath to the family to show his love for Sammy Gyamfi.

Sammy Gyamfi’s father-in-law murdered by armed robbers

Karikari, the father-in-law of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi, reportedly died after sustaining gunshot wounds during a suspected armed robbery.

The elderly man passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, five days after the attack on Friday, February 13, 2026.

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Sammy Gyamfi, a prominent lawyer and politician, married Karikari’s daughter, Irene Amankwaa Karikari, in December 2022, in a semi-private ceremony.

Very little is known publicly about the late Karikari, however on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, he gave his daughter, Irene Amankwaa Karikari, in marriage to Sammy Gyamfi.

Watch the X video below:

Reactions to Appiah Stadium's wreath

YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the video shared by @sikaofficial1 on X. Read them below:

@ebenezer_annani said:

"Eeeeiiii, Appiah stadium 🏟️🏟️. That's a kind gesture on your side."

@MikeNice34834 wrote:

"The National Funfooler too has arrived 😂."

@Adwoakyeraaba said:

"Oman a y3 kyekeyere."

@Atokwamina_27 wrote:

"Charlie, this man be too much."

@ArvbSooja said:

"Politics everywhere."

Kojo Dadzie wrote:

"I don't know if Mr Appiah Stadium has a private jet."

Kofi Celorm said:

"So, which region at all does this man sleep? 😂😂😂😂."
Appiah Stadium, John Abdulai Jinapor, Energy Minister, Dumsor, Power supply, Akosombo.
Appiah Stadium praises Energy Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, for his work in the sector Photo credit: Appiah Stadium & John Jinapor
Source: Facebook

Appiah Stadium hails Energy Minister John Jinapor:

Eralier, YEN.com.gh reported that Appiah Stadium, met with Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor in Kumasi, Ashanti Region.

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Appiah Satdium sang John Abdulai Jinapor's praises so much that the Minister could only smile and say nothing.

Ghanaians on social media who watched the video shared their thoughts on Appiah Stadium's action.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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