Chief of Staff summons Sammy Gyamfi over cash gift to Agradaa

12May

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Chief of Staff summons Sammy Gyamfi over cash gift to Agradaa

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has summoned the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, after a viral video emerged showing him handing over an undisclosed sum of money—reportedly in US dollars—to evangelist and former fetish priestess Patricia Oduro Koranteng, widely known as Nana Agradaa. Sources at the Jubilee House confirmed to Citi News that Sammy Gyamfi has been asked to appear before the Chief of Staff to explain the circumstances surrounding the transaction, which has sparked widespread public criticism and raised concerns over the ethical conduct of public officials. The footage, which has been widely circulated on social media platforms, captures Gyamfi in what appears to be a personal encounter with Nana Agradaa. The purpose and nature ...

Government to Create Indigenous Business Advisory Council Following Kwahu Forum

20Apr

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Government to Create Indigenous Business Advisory Council Following Kwahu Forum

Mr. Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, announced that the Government will establish an Indigenous Business Advisory Council to implement ideas from the Kwahu Business Forum. He stated that indigenous business leaders would be selected to ensure the continuous growth of the local business sector. Mr. Debrah disclosed this while delivering closing remarks on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama at the second Kwahu Business Forum. The two-day forum, themed "The Future of Business: The Role of the Financial Sector," is ongoing at the Mpraeso Social Centre in the Kwahu South District of the Eastern Region. Mr. Debrah stated that the initiative demonstrated the President's dedication to enhancing Ghana's indigenous business environment and establishing the country as a leading exporte...

Chief of Staff declares Saturday’s Kwahu Business Forum non-partisan

16Apr

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Chief of Staff declares Saturday’s Kwahu Business Forum non-partisan

…Bryan Acheampong’s expertise courted Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, has emphasised that the upcoming Kwahu Business Forum is a non-partisan national development initiative, aimed at fostering industrialisation and entrepreneurship across Ghana. Speaking ahead of the event, scheduled for Saturday, April19, Mr Debrah, stressed that the forum is driven by President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to stimulate economic growth and support local enterprises rather than political motivations. “I don’t want us to look at it as a political thing,” he said. “The President’s focus is on Ghana’s development and positioning the country as a key player in industrialisation.” In a show of unity, Mr Debrah, revealed that he had contacted political opponents, including Bryan Acheampong, to sec...

Gov’t to support enterprises through Kwahu Business Forum

14Apr

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Gov’t to support enterprises through Kwahu Business Forum

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah has said the government was committed to supporting local enterprises through the Kwahu Business Forum — an initiative expected to benefit up to 600 businesses by the end of President John Mahama’s four-year term. Addressing the media at the Jubilee House on Monday [April 14, 2025], Mr Debrah underscored the government’s dedication to empowering indigenous businesses, stimulating private sector growth, and fostering entrepreneurship nationwide. “We are talking about it at the presidency because of the importance the President attaches to it. It is a project that he wants to see succeed,” he said. Scheduled for this weekend, the Kwahu Business Forum will convene start-ups, SMEs, investors, and major industry players to network, share ideas, and pro...