The father-in-law of Sammy Gyamfi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) and a prominent figure in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has tragically passed away after being shot during an alleged armed robbery earlier this month.
Mr. Karikari, father of Irene Amankwaa Karikari (Sammy Gyamfi’s wife), was reportedly attacked on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his residence in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. According to reports from Asaase Radio, Yen.com.gh, and various social media sources, the assailants shot him and stole a brand new pickup truck he had recently purchased. Despite extensive medical treatment to stabilize his condition, Mr. Karikari succumbed to his injuries this morning, Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
The incident has reignited widespread concerns about the rising levels of armed robbery and general insecurity in parts of the country, particularly in urban centers like Kumasi. Multiple news outlets and posts on X (formerly Twitter) have described the event as a heartbreaking and senseless loss, with calls for enhanced security measures and swift police action to apprehend the perpetrators.
Details surrounding the robbery remain limited, including the status of any ongoing investigations by the Ghana Police Service or efforts to recover the stolen vehicle. Sammy Gyamfi has not yet issued a public statement on the matter.
Friends, family, colleagues, and the broader public have extended their deepest condolences to Sammy Gyamfi, his wife Irene, and the entire Karikari family during this profoundly difficult time.
May the soul of Mr. Karikari rest in perfect peace.