Accra: The Minority Caucus in Parliament has urged President John Mahama to act swiftly by suspending and investigating Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board. The call comes after a viral video allegedly shows Mr. Gyamfi handing out US$10,000 to Patricia Asiedua, known as 'Nana Agradaa'.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Minority expressed concern over Mr. Gyamfi's financial conduct, describing it as a betrayal of public trust and an affront to Ghanaians struggling with high living costs. The Caucus highlighted the need for accountability and adherence to the Foreign Exchange Act and Currency Act, (Act 242) of 1960.
During a press briefing, Mr. Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, MP for Walewale, and Mr. Ralph Poku-Adusei, MP for Bekwai, emphasized that the incident serves as a test for President Mahama's commitment to disciplining his appointees, as outlined in the new Code of Conduct for government officials.
Mr. Tiah Mahama criticized Mr. Gyamfi, labeling his actions as emblematic of arrogance and insensitivity within the NDC government under President Mahama. The video, he claimed, showed Mr. Gyamfi, also the National Communications Officer of the NDC, irresponsibly distributing large sums of US dollars to the controversial figure Nana Agradaa.
The Minority expressed alarm at Mr. Gyamfi's conduct, particularly given his past advocacy for economic discipline and anti-corruption. Mr. Tiah Mahama accused the NDC government of fostering an environment of abuse and impunity, noting the detrimental effects such behavior could have on the Ghana Cedi's value.
He warned that while the Ghana Cedi had recently appreciated against the US dollar, incidents like this could undermine efforts to stabilize the economy. Mr. Poku-Adusei also expressed disappointment in the Government's silence, suggesting that the lack of response from the presidency and Ministry of Finance indicates tacit approval of such behavior.
The Minority called for immediate action to address the issue, emphasizing the importance of maintaining public trust and safeguarding the country's economic stability.
