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The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has received a formal petition seeking a full investigation into alleged corruption and financial misconduct involving Samuel Gyamfi, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board.
The complaint, submitted by a citizen named Eric Dumenu Akatsi, references Article 218(e) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, which empowers CHRAJ to investigate alleged or suspected corruption and abuse of power by public officials.
The petition centers on a viral video that surfaced online earlier this month, purportedly showing Mr. Gyamfi lavishly spraying U.S. dollar bills on evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Agradaa, from the comfort of his luxury Range Rover on May 10, 2025.
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According to Mr. Akatsi, the video is emblematic of unexplained affluence and warrants a thorough probe. The petition also alleges that Mr. Gyamfi holds two private accounts at Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG)—one denominated in cedis and another in U.S. dollars—with combined deposits exceeding GHS 100 million.
“It is important to understand that, prior to his current position, these accounts never had the said substantial inflows,” the petitioner wrote. “This, I contend, including the splashing of dollars, leads to the irresistible conclusion—supported by the accuracy of mathematics—that these are instances of suspected corruption.”
In his petition addressed to CHRAJ Commissioner Joseph Whittal, Akatsi invoked Article 41(f) of the Constitution, which compels citizens to protect and preserve public property and expose wrongdoing.
He urged the Commission to launch a comprehensive investigation into the sources of Mr. Gyamfi’s wealth, the nature of his financial dealings, and whether they align with his official earnings and role.
This latest development comes at a time when public accountability and ethical standards in public office are under intense national scrutiny. Mr. Gyamfi has yet to issue a formal response to the allegations.
If CHRAJ deems the claims credible and launches a probe, it could lead to sanctions, asset audits, or even a recommendation for prosecution, depending on the findings. The situation may also prompt greater regulatory oversight of officials handling strategic national assets like gold.
The Ghana Gold Board, established to oversee the nation’s gold trade and regulate community mining schemes, has not commented on the matter as of now.
CHRAJ has not yet made a public statement on whether it will proceed with an investigation.
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