Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, has summoned Sammy Gyamfi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, to explain his involvement in a viral video showing him handing over an undisclosed sum of cash—allegedly in U.S. dollars—to evangelist and former fetish priestess Patricia Oduro Koranteng, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.
Sources at the Jubilee House confirmed to Citi News that the Chief of Staff has demanded clarity on the transaction, which has drawn widespread public criticism and raised ethical concerns about the conduct of public officials.
The video, which has been widely circulated on social media, shows Gyamfi in what appears to be a private encounter with Agradaa, handing her the cash. Though the context and intent behind the gift remain unclear, the optics of a senior government appointee giving money to a polarizing religious figure have sparked significant public backlash.
Critics argue that the incident undermines President John Dramani Mahama’s recently introduced Code of Conduct for Public Officials, which prioritizes integrity, transparency, and accountability in public service. The code is part of a broader initiative aimed at tackling corruption and rebuilding public trust in state institutions.
In a statement issued on Sunday, May 11, Gyamfi apologized for the incident, describing it as a personal act of generosity that was never intended for public attention. However, the apology has done little to stem the political fallout.
Given the public and political sensitivity of the issue, the Chief of Staff is reportedly treating the matter with urgency.
Nana Agradaa, now a self-proclaimed evangelist, remains a controversial figure in Ghana. Once deeply involved in traditional spiritual practices, she has since rebranded herself as a Christian minister, though she continues to face criticism and legal scrutiny for past activities.
