Sammy Gyamfi
Sammy Gyamfi | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Gyamfi 28 March 1989 Sunyani, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Communications officer |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Sammy Adu 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 later went to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology for his first degree.[8]
Politics
In 2018, he contested for National Communications Officer during the NDC National Executive Elections and won by beating his only contender, the then Deputy Communication Director of the Party, Fred Agbenyo by 4,000 votes. He got 6,225 out of 9,000 votes cast whilst his contender Fred Agbenyo got 2,225 votes.[3][9] He was again re-elected in 2022 for another four years tenure.
Allegation
In July 2023, he alleged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP), tried to bribe James Gyakye Quayson from contesting the Assin North Constituency by-election. He further said the ruling party threatened to jail Quayson after they failed to persuade him to step down.[10]
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) and he is married.[11][12][13] He has been a practicing lawyer for many years in Ghana and has been involved in several high-profile cases in Ghana.[14]
He has served in different leadership dimensions since his days at the university.[15]
References
- ^ a b c Adeaga, Favour (13 August 2021). "Sammy Gyamfi biography: age, early life, education, wife, latest". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ "Biography of Sammy Gyamfi: hometown, education, positions held, political career". The Independent Ghana. 3 June 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Sammy Gyamfi wins; beats Fred Agbenyo with 4,000 votes". www.ghanaweb.com. 18 November 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Sammy Gyamfi's data confirms 99.9% of Bawumia's infrastructure data is accurate". Graphic Online. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "NDC's Sammy Gyamfi files criminal complaint against Kennedy Agyapong at CID Headquarters". MyJoyOnline.com. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "NDC has done more for healthcare in Ghana than NPP - Sammy Gyamfi responds to Nana Aba Anamoah - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ "GNCCI meets GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi to explore economic collaboration – Ghana Gold Board". Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Sammy Gyamfi's Biography And All You Need To Know About Him". GhGossip. 13 September 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ Frimpong, Enoch Darfah (18 November 2018). "Sammy Gyamfi beats Fred Agbenyo for NDC Communications Officer position". Graphic Online. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Assin North: NPP tried to bribe Gyakye Quayson not to contest — Sammy Gyamfi". Pulse Ghana. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ "NDC's Sammy Gyamfi marries in private, traditional ceremony - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ "See first photos of Sammy Gyamfi's private wedding". GhanaWeb. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ modern Ghana. "Sammy Gyamfi".
- ^ Adeaga, Favour (13 August 2021). "Sammy Gyamfi biography: age, early life, education, wife, latest". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 1 July 2023.