Sammy Gyamfi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, has admitted he did not see his appointment coming, describing it as both surprising and humbling.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, Gyamfi said the call from the President caught him off guard and marked a turning point in his career.

“For me, it was an exciting call made by the president,” he said.

Sammy Gyamfi explained that his relationship with the President goes beyond politics, describing him as a father figure who has played a significant role in his journey.

“The president, to some of us, as a father figure, is not just a flagbearer. He’s not just our President, but somebody that I’ve enjoyed the father-son relationship with for some time now, and he’s a great visionary,” he noted.

He acknowledged that many, including himself, did not anticipate his elevation to head the Gold Board, especially given his background in political communication.

“So what he may see in you, you may not even have seen in yourself. Maybe many never expected that, upon winning power, I would find myself where I am. I’m sure many have predicted that I may, I may have landed some communication-related job,” he said.

According to him, the President’s decision reflects a deeper confidence in his abilities, beyond public expectations.

“But the president, I think, saw something in me that many had not noticed at the time, and he decided to give me this opportunity,” he added.

Sammy Gyamfi also pointed to the support of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, describing him as “like a brother,” as they work together to drive the President’s agenda for the gold sector.

He stressed that gold remains central to the government’s broader economic transformation plans, particularly in addressing long-standing challenges in the sector.

“Gold is very essential to the reset agenda of the President,” he said, explaining that the goal is to maximise national benefits and strengthen Ghana’s control over its mineral resources.

He highlighted concerns about “leakages” and “low repatriation of FX,” noting that the government is focused on ensuring that Ghanaians take charge of both extraction and trading, with proceeds returning to support the economy.

Despite acknowledging that many within the party are qualified for the role, Gyamfi described his appointment as a rare honour.

“So for me to have been given the opportunity was a rare privilege for which I am forever grateful to the president,” he said.

He added that his daily focus is to justify the trust placed in him.

“And every day when I wake up, my prayer is to work hard to justify the confidence he reposed in me and not to let him down.”