Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, also known as Nana Agradaa, has announced plans to return the \$800 she received from Sammy Gyamfi, Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, in light of ongoing public criticism and increasing calls for his suspension.
The gesture, captured in a viral video, has been widely condemned, especially by the Minority in Parliament, who say the act was inappropriate and undermines ethical standards expected of public officials.
In a live video on Instagram, Agradaa pledged not only to return the money but to double it. “I will return the \$800 and even double it. I’ll go to his office with my camera and show Ghanaians I’ve returned it,” she declared.
She added that her conscience would not allow her to be the reason Gyamfi loses his job, stating, “If Sammy Gyamfi gives me money, he deserves to do that. The Bible said we should do good to everyone, without discrimination.”
Meanwhile, Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has accused the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of exploiting the controversy for political gain. Speaking on Eyewitness News, he said, “The NPP has no moral authority on this matter. Their sudden interest in accountability is nothing more than opportunistic politics.”
As public pressure intensifies, Agradaa’s move to return the money appears to be an attempt to ease tensions, even as questions remain over Gyamfi’s adherence to the newly launched Code of Conduct for public appointees.