Acting Managing Director of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Samuel Gyamfi, has apologised to Ghanaians for gifting dollars to ‘Nana Agradaa’, a fetish priestess turned evangelist.
In a viral video on social media, the woman was filmed taking money from the Ghana Gold Board Acting MD, after she had taken a photograph with him.
The self-acclaimed woman of God had said she was given US$800.00 by Gyamfi after she asked him to give her something for fuel.
Following the incident, some Ghanaians have condemned the act, saying he shouldn’t be gifting dollars to people, especially when the government is making efforts to make the dollar less popular in the country.
In a Facebook post after the backlash, he apologised for the “indiscretion” and asked Ghanaians to forgive him for the act.
He explained that he was only being kind by extending his routine benevolence to Agradaa, which has unfortunately sparked such outrage.
Find below the apology posted on his Facebook Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Folks, I have taken notice of the wave of criticisms against my person in the last 24 hours.
To clarify, this was simply a kind gesture to a fellow human being, in line with my daily and life-long custom of lending a helping hand to people in need.
I sincerely thought that I was doing this act of kindness in private, and never imagined that same could find its way into the public space. That is unfortunate and regrettable.
I must say that, I understand the uproar that this gesture has generated, particularly from comrades who are sincerely hurt by same. To all such comrades, I AM SINCERELY SORRY for this unfortunate act of indiscretion. I respect and appreciate your views.
My profound appreciation goes to all those who have reached out to counsel and encourage me. I’m most grateful for your solidarity.
Let me state however, that my view of public office as a privilege to serve society, solve problems and help others, has not changed.
I remain focused on the task entrusted to me by His Excellency, the President for the development of our country.
Stay blessed and have a blissful Sunday. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out here.
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