Minority Petitions CHRAJ, Special Prosecutor And Police To Probe Sammy Gyamfi

• The Minority in Parliament has petitioned some key state agencies to probe Sammy Gyamfi after his cash gift to Nana Agradaa
• The petition was made to the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, the Special Prosecutor, and the Inspector General of Police
• A video of Gyamfi gifting dollars to Agradaa sparked the controversy after going viral online

The Minority in Parliament has formally petitioned some key state agencies over the controversy involving Sammy Gyamfi and his cash gift to Nana Agradaa.

The minority petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), and the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

Joy News reported that the petition, submitted on May 14, 2025, called for a probe into the circumstances surrounding the gift.

According to the Minority, the alleged transaction raises serious ethical and legal concerns.

It argued that any financial dealings between a public official and a controversial figure like Agradaa, who has faced multiple legal challenges in the past, warrant immediate scrutiny.

Joy News reported that CHRAJ, OSP, and IGP have acknowledged receipt of the petition and indicated that preliminary assessments are underway.

The outcome of the investigations could have significant implications for public trust in political institutions and the enforcement of ethical standards among public officials.

A video of Gyamfi gifting dollars to Agradaa went viral online after the two met each other when they attended the one-week observation of Prophetic Hill Chapel founder Prophet Nigel Gaisie's late father on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Gyamfi apologised for his conduct and claimed he was only showing kindness to Agradaa.

Presidency gives Sammy Gyamfi the all clear

The presidency did not take any action on Gyamfi beyond a caution.

The government spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said Gyamfi was cautioned to be of good behaviour following a summons by the chief of staff, Julius Debrah.

“You would recall that when President Mahama launched the Code of Conduct, he said that one of the remedies for potential breaches is a public apology."

Following the update from the presidency, Eric Dumenu Akatsi, a private citizen who filed a petition with CHRAJ calling for an investigation into alleged corruption involving Gyamfi, withdrew his petition.

Ahead of the government update, there had been previous calls for Gyamfi to be sanctioned, including from the Minority.

Maurice Ampaw, a lawyer, also called on National Security to search Gyamfi's home.

Ampaw argued that such a display of opulence by Gyamfi was clear evidence that the embattled CEO has millions of dollars stashed in his house, hence the need for National Security to intervene.

Support for Sammy Gyamfi

YEN.com.gh reported that Victoria Hamah, a controversial former Mahama appointee, defended Gyamfi, and argued against him being sacked.

Hamah, a former deputy minister who was sacked during Mahama's first term as president because of ethical concerns, said

Hamah was concerned that drastic action against Gyamfi would discourage some of the younger figures in governance and politics.

Youth Employment Agency CEO Malik Basintale was also among the National Democratic Congress cohort who showed support for Gyamfi.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh