Is it not over 4 hours already since Sammy Gyamfi left PAC; Why is there no press conference yet?

In an Official Facebook Post on 14 October 2026, Kweku Daniel took a swipe at the Minority in Parliament following the appearance of GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). His comments reflected the growing political interest surrounding the proceedings and the expectations many had ahead of the hearing.

According to Kweku Daniel, several opposition figures and their supporters entered the session with high expectations, believing that Sammy Gyamfi’s appearance before the committee would produce damaging revelations or expose significant irregularities. However, after the proceedings ended, he questioned the absence of the usual post-hearing reactions and media engagements that often follow such high-profile appearances.

“Is it not over 4 hours already since Sammy Gyamfi left PAC? Why is there no press conference by Minority yet?” he asked sarcastically. The comment implied that the Minority may not have obtained the outcome they were expecting from the engagement and therefore had little to communicate to the public afterward.

The post quickly attracted reactions from both supporters and critics. Supporters of the GoldBod CEO interpreted the remark as evidence that Sammy Gyamfi had successfully answered questions put before him and had effectively defended the operations of the institution. In their view, the absence of dramatic accusations after the hearing suggested that allegations against the agency may not have been substantiated.

Critics, however, argued that parliamentary oversight should not be reduced to political point-scoring. They maintained that the work of PAC extends beyond media headlines and press conferences, and that conclusions should be based on the committee’s findings rather than immediate political reactions.

Observers note that PAC hearings have increasingly become major political events in Ghana. While their primary purpose is to ensure accountability and proper use of public resources, they often attract significant public attention because they involve senior government officials and politically exposed persons.

In recent years, appearances before the committee have frequently generated headlines, with politicians using the proceedings to support broader political narratives. As a result, supporters of both the governing party and the opposition closely monitor such hearings, often interpreting outcomes through political lenses.

Kweku Daniel’s comments appear to reflect this wider political environment. For him, the silence that followed Sammy Gyamfi’s appearance was noteworthy because major controversies are usually accompanied by immediate press conferences, media interviews, and strong political statements.

At its core, the post was less about the technical details of the PAC hearing and more about public perception. By questioning why no press conference had been held hours after the session, Kweku Daniel sought to suggest that the hearing may not have delivered the explosive revelations some were anticipating.

The post has since sparked debate online, with supporters of the NDC praising Sammy Gyamfi’s performance and opposition supporters insisting that accountability processes should not be measured by the number of post-hearing media engagements.

Regardless of one’s political affiliation, the discussion highlights the growing public interest in parliamentary oversight and the important role institutions such as the Public Accounts Committee play in scrutinizing the activities of public offices and state institutions.

Source: Kweku Daniel, Official Facebook Post, 14 October, 2026.