Sammy Gyamfi, a leading figure in Ghana’s National Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the Minority caucus in Parliament of orchestrating a deliberate smear campaign against the Gold Board (GoldBod), according to a report by Modern Ghana.
Gyamfi’s remarks, published on Saturday, 22 August 2026, come amid heightened political tension over the state body’s performance and governance. He did not specify which claims he considers part of the campaign, but the accusation follows a series of public criticisms directed at GoldBod from Minority lawmakers.
The dispute is playing out against a backdrop of broader fiscal scrutiny. In related coverage, GhanaWeb has reported on questions over who bears responsibility for a $1.7 billion financial loss to the state, while CitiNewsroom has quoted an official, Lamtiig Apanga, describing GH¢22 billion in losses under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) as unavoidable costs. GhanaWeb has also published commentary asking whether GoldBod will serve national or party interests.
Gyamfi’s latest statement appears to be a direct response to this wave of criticism. In a separate report, GhanaWeb quotes him calling a Minority MP, Afenyo-Markin, an “extortionist,” though the context of that remark is not detailed in the available material.
The GoldBod, established to regulate and oversee gold trading in Ghana, has become a flashpoint between the ruling party and the opposition. Supporters argue the body is pursuing necessary reforms, while critics question its transparency and financial management.
What to watch next: whether the Minority caucus responds formally to Gyamfi’s accusations, and whether Parliament takes up the broader questions around GoldBod’s financial record in its next sitting.
