The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has received one of the highest traditional honors in Bono—the revered Suma Adinkra Sword—from the Suma Traditional Council.
The Suma Adinkra Sword, a sacred royal symbol with over 470 years of history, is traditionally reserved for exceptional Ghanaian leaders whose work has had deep national impact. Past recipients include three former presidents: John Agyekum Kufuor, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and John Dramani Mahama.
Presenting the honor, the Paramount Chief of Suma, Odeneho Dr. Affram Brempong III, commended Gyamfi for his transformative leadership at the Ghana Gold Board. He praised Gyamfi for strengthening Ghana’s gold governance, promoting transparency in the mining value chain, and ensuring that communities benefit from responsible mining practices.
Sammy Gyamfi, visibly humbled, dedicated the award to his GoldBod team, urging them to continue their commitment to national development. He reaffirmed that the institution’s reforms are geared toward safeguarding Ghana’s natural resources and improving the country’s gold revenue systems.
Under Gyamfi’s leadership, GoldBod has introduced several transparency-focused reforms, digitized gold monitoring processes, and worked closely with miners to curb illegalities in the sector. Industry watchers say his efforts are helping reposition Ghana’s gold sector for global competitiveness.
The Suma Adinkra Sword honor further solidifies Gyamfi’s reputation as a rising national leader influencing Ghana’s economic transformation.
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