From Ablakwa to Sammy Gyamfi: Government appointees the Minority has called to be sacked

The Minority in Parliament has called for the dismissal of several ministers and government appointees under President John Dramani Mahama's administration, citing concerns about their decisions and handling of national issues. Among those who have faced such demands are Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dr Dominic Ayine, Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams, and Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi. In December 2025, the Minority demanded the resignation of Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah over the controversial lithium agreement involving Barari DV. Minority 'chases' President Mahama to sack Sammy Gyamfi from GoldBod immediately The Minority accused the minister of misleading Parliament after defending the agreement, which was subsequently withdrawn. However, the ministry rejected the accusations, describing the demand as politically motivated. In January 2026, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa also faced calls for his dismissal over concerns about Ghana's relations with the United States. The Minority accused him of mishandling certain diplomatic matters, including immigration and visa issues, which it believed could affect Ghana's relations with other countries. In July 2026, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dr Dominic Ayine faced calls to resign or be dismissed over the handling of GH¢350 million intended for flood relief. The Minority questioned whether the funds had been released lawfully and accused the Attorney-General of failing to provide appropriate legal advice on the matter. Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams also came under pressure in October 2026 following concerns about visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Minority raised questions about approximately US$623,000 in visa facilitation fees, as well as allegations involving individuals reportedly presented as ministry staff during visa applications. It demanded the minister's dismissal and called for investigations into the matter. The latest government appointee to face calls for dismissal is Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi. Here's why Sammy Gyamfi is trending On October 23, 2026, the Minority called on President Mahama to remove him from office following his comments on illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey. The controversy began after a video circulated online in which Gyamfi suggested that some unlicensed miners should be assisted in obtaining licences rather than being chased away by soldiers. The Minority argued that mining without a licence remains illegal and that such comments could undermine efforts to combat galamsey. The latest controversy adds to the growing list of government officials facing pressure from the Minority. However, the calls for their dismissal do not, in themselves, mean that the individuals have been found guilty of wrongdoing. DR/MA Inside Ghana’s First 950,000-Barrel Sankofa Oil Shipment | Exclusive Tour Source: www.ghanaweb.com
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