The Minority caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has expressed strong dissatisfaction with President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to take no further action against Sammy Gyamfi, the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBOD), following his controversial dollar gift to televangelist Patricia Oduro Koranteng, popularly known as Agradaa.
The controversy erupted after a viral video showed Mr. Gyamfi handing multiple US dollar notes to Agradaa during a public event, sparking widespread public outrage and intense debate about the appropriateness and source of the funds.
Despite Gyamfi’s public apology and explanation that the gift was a personal act of kindness, many, especially the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs, viewed the gesture as reckless and inappropriate for a public official.
Following President Mahama’s acceptance of Gyamfi’s apology and a caution issued through the Presidency’s spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minority has rejected the resolution as inadequate.
They argue that the President’s decision to clear Gyamfi without a formal investigation undermines accountability and the rule of law.
Alhaji Nurudeen Muhammad Mumuni, MP for Gambaga/Nalerigu and lead petitioner, addressed the media after submitting formal petitions to the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ).
He questioned the basis of the President’s decision and insisted that a crime has been committed.
“In the last week, we all witnessed the incident where Mr. Sammy Gyamfi gave dollars to Agradaa. We expected President Mahama to take decisive action, but instead, the President’s communication officer announced that no further action would be taken because Mr. Gyamfi apologized. We find this unacceptable and disappointing,” Mumuni stated.
He further emphasized the Minority’s demand for a thorough investigation by the appropriate institutions, expressing confidence that CHRAJ and the law enforcement agencies would bring clarity and justice to the issue.
“We have high expectations that CHRAJ will do the right thing and bring finality to this matter. We will also petition the CID and the OSP,” he added.
When pressed on whether he believed a crime had been committed, Mumuni affirmed, “Yes, a crime has been committed.”
Source : www.kumasimail.com /Kwadwo Owusu
