By Issah Olegor
A private citizen has officially petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to launch a full-scale investigation into alleged acts of corruption involving Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of PMMC.
The petition follows the emergence of a viral video purportedly showing Gyamfi showering cash—specifically US dollars—on popular evangelist Patricia Asiedu, also known as “Agradaa,” from his luxury Range Rover vehicle.
In a formal complaint dated May 13, 2025, addressed to CHRAJ Commissioner Joseph Whittal and referenced under file number 122/12/BL.12, Eric Dumeñu of Akatsi, acting in his personal capacity as a concerned Ghanaian citizen, invoked Article 218(e) of the 1992 Constitution.
The article empowers CHRAJ to investigate alleged or suspected corruption and abuse of power by public officials.
The petitioner stated that beyond the cash-splash incident, which occurred on May 10, 2025, credible intelligence he has received points to substantial and unexplained financial activity in two private accounts belonging to Gyamfi at Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG).
According to Dumeñu, the two accounts—one denominated in cedis and the other in dollars—have recorded cumulative lodgments of over 100 million Ghana cedis since Gyamfi assumed his current public role.
He further alleged that prior to Gyamfi’s appointment, these accounts had no such significant.
“This, I contend… leads to one and only irresistible conclusion with the accuracy of mathematics, that these are perfectly instances of alleged engagements in suspected corruption,” Dumeñu stated in his letter.
The complainant emphasized the constitutional obligation under Article 41(d) that compels citizens to protect and preserve public property and expose corruption.
He expressed confidence in CHRAJ’s impartiality and urged the Commission to act with urgency in probing the source of the funds and the circumstances surrounding the dollar-splash incident.
The controversy surrounding Sammy Gyamfi adds to growing concerns about transparency and ethical conduct in public office.
Though no formal charges have been brought against the Goldbod CEO, this latest petition could mark the beginning of legal scrutiny with potential implications for his role.
CHRAJ has not yet issued a public response regarding whether it will proceed with an investigation into the matter.
