Sammy Gyamfi Off The Hook! … President Accepts His Public Apology

The President, John Dramani Mahama, has officially put an end to the controversy surrounding Sammy Gyamfi, following public outrage over a video that showed the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board allegedly offering dollar bill notes to Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.

In an Interview with an Accra based Radio Station, the Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said the President confirmed that he personally reached out to Mr. Sammy Gyamfi to seek clarity on the matter.

“The President called him and asked about what happened. He also accepted the apology and asked him to be careful,” Kwakye Ofosu disclosed.

The President emphasised the need for discretion among public officials and stressed that preventive caution was more effective than punitive action.

“The President urged all government officials to be careful so that things like this do not happen in the future,” the spokesperson noted.

The controversy was sparked after a viral video surfaced showing Sammy Gyamfi presenting what appeared to be US dollars to the controversial Evangelist, Nana Agradaa.

The footage drew sharp criticism, especially from the Minority in Parliament, who described the act as “inappropriate” and demanded Sammy Gyamfi’s immediate suspension.

Amid the backlash, Nana Agradaa took to Instagram Live to defend Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, saying she was “deeply concerned” that the gesture could ruin his political career.

Her sentiments were echoed by some political watchers, who called for a balanced approach. According to the Minister in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President has considered all sides and believes the steps already taken are sufficient.

“The President has called for an end to the controversy surrounding the case. He has asked that Sammy Gyamfi be given the chance to continue his work,” he said.

The acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board is said to have given personal assurances to both the President and the Chief of Staff that the incident would not happen again.

“He has given assurance to the President and the Chief of Staff that the incident will not be repeated,” Kwakye Ofosu added.

While there is no explicit legal provision indicating a violation of public conduct in this case, the Presidency acknowledges the concerns of Ghanaians and sees the public apology and formal caution as sufficient disciplinary response.

“There is no specific provision in violation of his conduct. But we agree with Ghanaians who were against it. We believe that the caution is enough for his conduct,” Kwakye Ofosu clarified.

The Minister in Charge of Government Communications further explained the framework of the code of conduct for public officials, stating that it provides for a progressive discipline model.

“The code of conduct is meant for public officials who violate it. The first punishment is a public apology.

“Secondly, the need for caution, which is also part of punishment and which we believe will deter others from repeating the same thing.”

With the President’s remarks now made public, the controversy appears to have been officially resolved, with Sammy Gyamfi expected to continue his duties without further sanctions.

The Presidency’s call for caution, however, sends a strong signal about the expectations for responsible behavior by all government officials.

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