The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has strongly denied allegations that the party accepted over GH¢8 million in financial or logistical support from the National Signals Bureau (NSB) to aid its 2024 election campaign.
The controversy stems from a leaked memorandum allegedly authored by former NSB Director-General, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, currently facing prosecution by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for reportedly embezzling GH¢49 million. In the memo, which surfaced publicly on May 7, Adu-Boahene claims that GH¢8.3 million was allocated to an opposition party—later identified in media speculation as the NDC—for the procurement of communications equipment ahead of last year’s general elections.
The alleged transaction has sparked widespread public debate and concern. Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, described the development as a significant threat to national security and called for a full-scale investigation.
In response, Sammy Gyamfi dismissed the allegations as unfounded and illogical. In a statement published on his official Facebook page, he challenged the credibility of the claim, arguing it was inconceivable for a ruling party to fund its chief rival. “How could the National Security Ministry, led by Albert Kan-Dapaah, sponsor the NDC to unseat their own government?” Gyamfi asked. He directly refuted the accusations, stating unequivocally that the NDC did not receive any equipment or financial assistance from the NSB.
Social media users have reacted sharply, with opinions divided. Some commentators speculated that the funds may have been misappropriated by individuals pretending to represent the NDC, while others questioned Gyamfi’s tone and called for greater transparency from both the accused and the accuser. A few suggested the money might have gone to smaller opposition groups, especially given shifting alliances during the last election.
The incident has triggered broader scrutiny of the NSB’s operations and spending under Adu-Boahene’s leadership, raising concerns about oversight within Ghana’s national security infrastructure. Calls are growing for authorities to trace the funds and publicly disclose who ultimately benefited from the alleged transaction.
