Sammy Gyamfi

Sammy Gyamfi
Personal details
BornSamuel Gyamfi
(1989-03-28) 28 March 1989
Sunyani, Ghana
PartyNational Democratic Congress
Alma materKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
OccupationCommunications officer
ProfessionLawyer

Sammy Gyamfi[1] is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He is the current national communications officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC).[2][3][4][5][6]

In 2025, Gyamfi was appointed the acting chief executive officer of the Ghana Gold Board, the authority that buys, sells, exports, weighs, grades, assays and values precious minerals in Ghana.[7]

Early life and education

Gyamfi was born on 28 March 1989 to Nana Kofi Genfi, and hails from Wamfie in the Bono Region of Ghana.[1]

His secondary education was at the St. James Seminary Secondary School. He went to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology for his first degree.[8]

Politics

In 2018, Gyamfi contested for national communications officer during the NDC National Executive elections[9] and won by beating his only contender, the then deputy communication director of the party, Fred Agbenyo, by 4,000 votes. Gyamfi got 6,225 out of 9,000 votes cast whilst Agbenyo got 2,225 votes.[3][10] He was again re-elected in 2022 for another four years' tenure.

Controversies

In July 2023, Gyamfi alleged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) had tried to bribe James Gyakye Quayson from contesting the Assin North Constituency by-election. He said the ruling party had threatened to jail Quayson after they failed to persuade him to step down.[11]

In May 2025, Gyamfi was widely criticized after a video surfaced showing him handing money to evangelist Nana Agradaa. The gesture sparked controversy due to Agradaa's reputation and the public nature of the exchange. Gyamfi later confirmed that he had given her $800, and issued a public apology, describing it as "an unfortunate act of indiscretion." He explained that the money was a private gesture of kindness and expressed regret that it was misunderstood. He stated that she had requested it for fuel, and had later offered to refund it and even double the amount to protect Gyamfi's reputation.[12][13][14][15]

Career

Gyamfi was called to the bar on 5 October 2018 after he graduated from the Ghana School of Law.[1]

Personal life

Gyamfi is a Christian (Seventh Day Adventist Church). He is married.[16][17][18]

He has been a practicing lawyer for many years in Ghana, and has been involved in several high-profile cases.[19]

He has served in different leadership roles since his days in university.[20]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Adeaga, Favour (13 August 2021). "Sammy Gyamfi biography: age, early life, education, wife, latest". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Biography of Sammy Gyamfi: hometown, education, positions held, political career". The Independent Ghana. 3 June 2020. Archived from the original on 5 March 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Sammy Gyamfi wins; beats Fred Agbenyo with 4,000 votes". www.ghanaweb.com. 18 November 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  4. ↑ "Sammy Gyamfi's data confirms 99.9% of Bawumia's infrastructure data is accurate". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  5. ↑ "NDC's Sammy Gyamfi files criminal complaint against Kennedy Agyapong at CID Headquarters". MyJoyOnline.com. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  6. ↑ "NDC has done more for healthcare in Ghana than NPP - Sammy Gyamfi responds to Nana Aba Anamoah". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  7. ↑ "GNCCI meets GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi to explore economic collaboration – Ghana Gold Board". Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  8. ↑ "Sammy Gyamfi's Biography And All You Need To Know About Him". GhGossip. 13 September 2020. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  9. ↑ NDC National Executive Elections
  10. ↑ Frimpong, Enoch Darfah (18 November 2018). "Sammy Gyamfi beats Fred Agbenyo for NDC Communications Officer position". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  11. ↑ "Assin North: NPP tried to bribe Gyakye Quayson not to contest — Sammy Gyamfi". Pulse Ghana. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  12. ↑ "I'm sorry for the unfortunate act of indiscretion - Sammy Gyamfi on cash gift to Agradaa". Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  13. ↑ "Sammy Gyamfi apologises over dollar gift to Agradaa". 11 May 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  14. ↑ Adams, Bernard Ralph (11 May 2025). "Sammy Gyamfi gave me $800 after I asked for fuel – Agradaa refutes $10,000 claim". Metro TV Online. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  15. ↑ "I'll return Sammy Gyamfi's $800 gift and even double it - Agradaa". Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  16. ↑ "NDC's Sammy Gyamfi marries in private, traditional ceremony". www.myjoyonline.com. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  17. ↑ "See first photos of Sammy Gyamfi's private wedding". GhanaWeb. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  18. ↑ Mensah, Jeffrey (21 December 2022). "She's hot: Name, details, & old photos of Sammy Gyamfi's gorgeous wife pop up". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  19. ↑ modern Ghana. "Sammy Gyamfi".
  20. ↑ Adeaga, Favour (13 August 2021). "Sammy Gyamfi biography: age, early life, education, wife, latest". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
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