President John Dramani Mahama has decided not to pursue further disciplinary action against Sammy Gyamfi, the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, following a widely circulated video showing him giving an undisclosed amount of U.S. dollars to evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, also known as Nana Agradaa.
The footage, which quickly went viral, sparked public outrage and raised questions about potential violations of Ghana’s Foreign Exchange Act and ethical guidelines for public officials. Civil society groups and members of the minority in Parliament called for Gyamfi’s dismissal, citing a breach of public trust.
In response, President Mahama has chosen to accept Gyamfi’s public apology and close the matter, though not without cautioning him. At a press briefing, Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, relayed the President’s decision, emphasizing that while the incident was unfortunate, it does not warrant dismissal.
Kwakye Ofosu noted that President Mahama expects all public officials, including Mr. Gyamfi, to strictly follow the Code of Conduct and maintain behavior that preserves public confidence. He reiterated the administration’s commitment to ethical leadership, warning that similar incidents in the future will be dealt with more severely.
