Sammy Gyamfi Accused of Unexplained Wealth—CHRAJ Asked to Investigate

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has received a formal petition to investigate Samuel Gyamfi, the Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, over allegations of unexplained wealth and possible corruption.

The petition was submitted by a concerned citizen, Eric Dumenu Akatsi, who is calling on CHRAJ to use its constitutional powers under Article 218(e) to begin a full probe into Mr. Gyamfi’s finances and recent public conduct.

According to Mr. Akatsi, a widely circulated video captured Mr. Gyamfi throwing U.S. dollar bills at evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Agradaa, from his luxury Range Rover. The incident reportedly took place on May 10, 2025, and has sparked public debate.

“This act is a clear sign of unexplained wealth,” the petition claimed. Mr. Akatsi also alleged that Mr. Gyamfi owns two private bank accounts at Consolidated Bank Ghana—one in cedis and the other in U.S. dollars—with a total balance reportedly over GHS 100 million.

“It is important to understand that, before assuming his current role, these accounts never saw such large amounts,” Mr. Akatsi stated in his petition.

He argued that the combination of lavish public behavior and the reported bank balances raises serious questions about the source of Mr. Gyamfi’s wealth.

Backing his claims with Article 41(f) of the 1992 Constitution, which calls on citizens to protect and preserve public property and expose corruption, Mr. Akatsi said he was fulfilling his civic duty by filing the petition.

CHRAJ has not yet commented publicly on the petition, but the case is expected to draw national attention as calls for greater transparency and accountability grow louder.

Whether the Commission will launch a full-scale investigation remains to be seen.