{
  "id": 2410931,
  "title": "Nii Lante Vanderpuye apologises to Sammy Gyamfi and NDC over Channel One TV comments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/nii-lante-vanderpuye-apologises-to-sammy-gyamfi-and-ndc-over-channel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T17:12:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/nii-lante-vanderpuye-apologises-to-sammy-gyamfi-and-ndc-over-channel-one-tv-comments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Minister for Local Government and NDC aspiring national chairman, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, issued an apology on August 20, 2026, to Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of GoldBod, and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The apology came after comments Vanderpuye made during an interview on Channel One TV that were perceived as critical of Gyamfi and the company. In his statement, Vanderpuye acknowledged that his words did not convey his true intentions and expressed sincere regret for any misunderstanding. He clarified that his objective was to defend GoldBod and its CEO, but his communication had resulted in a different impression. Specifically, Vanderpuye apologized to Gyamfi, emphasizing that the latter is a dedicated and courageous member of the NDC who has served the party with commitment. Furthermore, he apologized to the NDC leadership, members, and grassroots members who may have been disappointed or hurt by his remarks. Vanderpuye highlighted that party members expect their leaders to demonstrate solidarity, good judgement, and loyalty, particularly when faced with political attacks. He further stressed that he has long supported the NDC, even during challenging times, and that his loyalty to the party remains steadfast. The controversy arose after the parliamentary Minority, led by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin, accused GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi of being responsible for a GH¢22 billion loss at the institution. Gyamfi subsequently responded to these allegations on the government's accountability series, defending the company and its work. However, Vanderpuye's comments on Channel One TV prompted concerns among some NDC supporters, leading to the issuance of his apology.",
  "summary": "Former Deputy Minister for Local Government and NDC aspiring national chairman, Nii Lante Vanderpuye has apologised to GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over comments he made during a discussion on Channel one TV. In a statement dated August 20, 2026, Mr Vanderpuye acknowledged that his comments during the … The post Nii Lante Vanderpuye…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "Minority replies Sammy Gyamfi, demands accountability over GH¢22bn GoldBod loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/minority-replies-sammy-gyamfi-demands-accountability-over-gh-22bn",
        "published": "2026-08-20T08:00:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "‘Look within your party’ – Ofosu Nkansah hits back at Sammy Gyamfi over ‘extortionist’ tag",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/look-within-your-party-ofosu-nkansah-hits-back-at-sammy-gyamfi-over",
        "published": "2026-08-20T12:48:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}