{
  "id": 3678036,
  "title": "NDC activist backs Sammy Gyamfi, calls for facts in GoldBod $1.7bn debate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/ndc-activist-backs-sammy-gyamfi-calls-for-facts-in-goldbod-1-7bn",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T05:21:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ndc-activist-backs-sammy-gyamfi-calls-for-facts-in-goldbod-1-7bn-debate/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NDC activist Mawulorm Adzasu has shown his backing for Ghana Gold Board Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi as the controversy surrounding a reported $1.7 billion figure linked to the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) continues. He urged the debate to be based on official records, accurate figures, and proper accounting rules rather than political exaggerations. Adzasu noted that while parliamentary examination of GoldBod was essential and the Minority had the right to seek answers, it was crucial to differentiate between a loss officially recorded by GoldBod and a financial impact stemming from the larger Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. He warned that overlooking this distinction could result in figures being misinterpreted or presented out of context. According to Adzasu, Gyamfi's willingness to testify before Parliament about GoldBod's activities indicates faith in the organization's records. \"If there is proof of misconduct, let it be investigated. If there is a financial loss, let the institution responsible explain it. But if a figure is being misunderstood or presented without its proper context, let us correct the record,\" he said. Adzasu highlighted that GoldBod is a vital national effort to maximize value from Ghana's gold resources and should be bolstered through thoughtful scrutiny. \"I stand with Sammy Gyamfi on the call for the facts to speak,\" he emphasized, stressing that Ghanaians were entitled to transparency, accountability, and accurate information regarding the handling of the country's gold resources.",
  "summary": "NDC activist Mawulorm Adzasu has thrown his support behind Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi amid the ongoing controversy over a reported US$1.7 billion figure associated with the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP).",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}