News:
May 12, 2025
The fate of Sammy Gyamfi, the Acting CEO of the newly established Goldbod stands in the balance as the Minority in Parliament has called for his dismissal and possibly prosecution following a recent act of dolling out US dollars to one Patricia Nana Agradaa.
In a viral video making rounds on social media since Saturday, Mr Sammy Gyamfi was captured dashing out dollars to the said woman attracting varied response on the matter.
This, the Minority at a press briefing on Monday, May 12, 2025.
demanded
1. The immediate sanctioning of Sammy Gyamfi as Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board.
2. A full-scale investigation into the source of the dollar bundles displayed in the viral video.
3. An apology from the Presidency to the Ghanaian people for the insult this act represents to those suffering under this failed economy.
This display of financial recklessness is not only a betrayal of public trust but a slap in the face of millions of Ghanaians currently grappling with the devastating effects of the cedi, inflation, and the unbearable cost of living, the Minority stated.
They contend that this is not an isolated moment of indiscretion; it is symptomatic of a broader culture of abuse, impunity, and moral decay in the heart of this NDC government.
Again they argued that the incident undermines efforts to stabilize the Ghanaian economy, and particularly the cedi that has recorded some marginal stability.
An action on Sammy Gyamfi’s action, they noted will give credence to the recently launched code of conduct for appointees, which requires them to place the national interest, eschew opulence and be accountable for the use of public funds among others.
Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, The Member of Parliament for Walewale who addressed the media on behalf of the Minority also noted that Sammy Gyamfi’s act also challenged the financial and Monetary laws of the country. “The foreign exchange Act, 2006 (Act 723) proscribed under Section 3(1) & (4) a person engaging in the business of dealing in foreign exchange without a license issued under this act”.
As such he deserves to be punished if the government is serious about resetting the country.
Ghanamps.com