Sammy Gyamfi Accuses Opponents of Disinformation Campaign Against GoldBod

GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi has accused political opponents of orchestrating a deliberate disinformation campaign against him and the institution he leads.

His comments follow weeks of controversy over viral claims that a former bodyguard of his had allegedly absconded with GH¢200 million belonging to GoldBod.

Speaking during a session, Mr. Gyamfi rejected the claims and alleged that the controversy was part of an attempt by political opponents to tarnise his reputation and undermine GoldBod.

“There is a deliberate disinformation agenda against Sammy Gyamfi and the GoldBod by people who think that Sammy Gyamfi is the reason why they are in opposition. So it is time to pay Sammy Gyamfi back,” he said.

He identified Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Atiwa East MP Abena Osei-Asare and Ofoase Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah as leading figures behind what he described as the campaign.

Mr. Gyamfi urged journalists and members of the public to verify claims concerning GoldBod directly with the institution.

“The leaders and champions of this disinformation campaign are the likes of Afenyo-Markin, Abena Osei-Asare, Oppong Nkrumah. So when you hear them say anything, please come and check with us, because none of the things they say is true,” he stated.

‘I will sue them’

Mr. Gyamfi further argued that his critics were protected from legal action because the allegations were made on the floor of Parliament, where parliamentary privilege applies.

He said he would pursue legal action if the same allegations were made outside Parliament.

“On the floor of Parliament, they are covered by parliamentary immunities. If they made those allegations against me in the media, I will sue them, and they know it,” he said.

He added that the MPs involved would also be exposed if he were given the opportunity to respond to their claims before Parliament in a televised session.

Gyamfi rejects need for special GoldBod committee

Addressing calls by the Minority Caucus for the establishment of a special ad hoc parliamentary committee to investigate GoldBod’s financial affairs, Mr. Gyamfi said such a committee was unnecessary.

According to him, existing parliamentary standing committees already have the authority to summon chief executives of state institutions to answer questions about their operations.

“You have a committee on economy, a committee on finance, a committee of Parliament on lands — you can invite any CEO to appear before you to answer questions. You don’t need any special committee. Bring an invitation on Monday, and I will come, if the committee wants to delve into GoldBod losses,” he declared.

He predicted that MPs calling for the special committee would ultimately avoid using the existing parliamentary committee system and instead accuse the Majority of blocking their proposed motion.

“Then we will see who is truthful. But they will not do that. They will say the Majority is blocking their motion. But why won’t they block it? Because it’s a useless motion. They already have the opportunity through the committee system,” he said.

Gyamfi denies relationship with businessman

Mr. Gyamfi also sought to clarify the identity and status of businessman Dominic Bonsu, who has been linked to the viral claims.

He denied describing Mr. Bonsu as his bodyguard and said he had no personal relationship with him.

According to Mr. Gyamfi, Mr. Bonsu was a licensed Tier Two gold buyer operating under GoldBod’s regulatory framework.

“I don’t have any said bodyguard. This gentleman is a licensed Tier Two buyer. We don’t look at people’s political colours — we give licences to any Ghanaian who is qualified,” he said.

He explained that GoldBod’s licensing system was digital and that he did not personally vet or meet most of the individuals who receive licences.

“I don’t even see them, because our licensing system is digital. I’ve signed more than 1,000 licences. I’m not sure I’ve met face-to-face with ninety-nine per cent of the licensees, unless at public stakeholder engagements, where I might see people in groups,” he added.

Bonsu licence suspended

Dominic Bonsu Ventures’ Tier Two gold trading licence was suspended in July 2026 over suspected breaches of licence conditions and trading directives.

Mr. Bonsu was subsequently arrested and remanded into lawful custody by an Accra High Court, with the matter still pending before the court.

GoldBod and legal counsel for Mr. Gyamfi have separately rejected claims that GH¢200 million was lost, describing the allegation as false, malicious and defamatory.