Ghanaian businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye has once again found himself at the center of online controversy following criticism of the gold raffle held during his 40th birthday celebrations.

The raffle, which awarded several individuals with gold bars, has since sparked debate across social media, with many netizens questioning its authenticity despite the exercise being supervised by the National Lottery Authority (NLA).

On platforms such as Facebook and TikTok, users have expressed doubts about the legitimacy of the winners announced.

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A popular claim among critics is that some of the names called were “ghost names”, individuals allegedly untraceable or unverifiable.

Others have argued that no clear evidence has been presented to show that real people received the gold prizes, fueling speculation that the raffle may have been staged.

Critics insist that transparency in verifying winners would help restore public confidence and dispel claims of manipulation.

So far, neither Nii Armah Quaye, his team, nor the NLA has publicly responded to the allegations surrounding the raffle.

While critics continue to question the legitimacy of the giveaway, supporters counter that the backlash is driven more by envy and speculation than by concrete evidence.

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