"Remain steadfast, patient, and vigilant in your work" — Odeneho Dr. Affram Brempong III advises Sammy Gyamfi

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., has received the prestigious Suma Adinkra Sword, the highest honour conferred by the Suma Traditional Council of the Gyaman Kingdom.

The award, presented by the Paramount Chief of the Suma Traditional Area, Odeneho Dr. Affram Brempong III, celebrates distinguished leadership and national service.

The centuries-old honour—instituted nearly 470 years ago—originally recognised men of exceptional strength.

Since ascending the throne in 2014, Odeneho Dr. Brempong III has redefined the award to acknowledge outstanding Ghanaian leaders whose work contributes meaningfully to national development.

Presenting the symbolic sword, known locally as the Afana, the Paramount Chief commended Mr. Gyamfi for his transformative leadership at the Ghana Gold Board, noting that his efforts have positively influenced Ghana’s exchange rate stability.

He praised the CEO’s commitment and impact, urging him to remain resolute in his national duties.

“Remain steadfast, patient, and vigilant in your work,” Odeneho Dr. Affram Brempong III advised, emphasising that the honour should inspire Mr. Gyamfi to scale even greater heights.

In his remarks, Mr. Gyamfi expressed profound gratitude to the Suma Traditional Council and dedicated the award to his team at the Ghana Gold Board.

“This award is for my team at GoldBod, and I know it will urge us to do more for the betterment of our beloved country,” he said.

This year, the Suma Traditional Council honoured four distinguished individuals.

Fellow recipients of the top distinction include the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama.

The award has previously been bestowed on former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as well as current President John Dramani Mahama.

The Suma Traditional Area, located in the Gyaman North District of the Bono Region, is a historic pillar of the Gyaman Kingdom.

Oral tradition traces the roots of the Suma people to Akwamu-Awanweneso, from where they migrated with the Dormaa people before settling in their present homeland.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith