Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has rejected allegations linking members of his security team to gold trading activities.
Gyamfi's comments come amid claims concerning the alleged disappearance of GH¢200 million belonging to GoldBod. He has strongly denied that any of his bodyguards is involved in gold trading or has any connection to the alleged financial loss.
The GoldBod CEO's response follows growing public discussion surrounding the institution and its operations. GoldBod has become an important part of Ghana's gold-trading sector, making scrutiny of its activities a matter of significant public interest.
According to the report, Gyamfi sought to distance himself and his security personnel from the allegations. His denial comes as questions continue to be raised about the management of GoldBod and claims surrounding financial transactions involving the institution.
The allegations have also contributed to a wider political debate, with opposition figures calling for greater transparency and accountability from the government and state institutions.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has separately urged Gyamfi to be more receptive to criticism concerning GoldBod. The exchange highlights the increasingly heated political discussion surrounding the institution and its leadership.
Gyamfi's latest comments therefore represent his position that his bodyguards should not be associated with the gold-trading allegations. Any further determination about the claims would depend on evidence and the outcome of any official investigations.
Sammy Gyamfi has firmly denied claims linking his bodyguards to gold trading, while also rejecting allegations surrounding the reported GH¢200 million loss at GoldBod. The issue is likely to remain under public scrutiny as discussions about transparency and accountability at the institution continue.