Accra, May 14, 2025 –BREAKING NEWS: Ghana’s President John Mahama cautions Sammy Gyamfi through Chief of Staff Julious Debrah and imposes no further action in controversial Dollar-gifting scandal, as announced by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister in Charge of Government Communications.
The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, through the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has issued a caution to Sammy Gyamfi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), following a viral video showing him gifting US dollar notes to controversial evangelist Nana Agradaa.
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DETAILS: Ghana’s President John Mahama cautions Sammy Gyamfi through Chief of Staff Julious Debrah and imposes no further action in controversial Dollar-gifting scandal, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister in Charge of Government Communications announced
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications, announced during a press briefing at the Jubilee House that Gyamfi has been advised to uphold good behavior, but no further disciplinary action will be taken. The decision comes after Gyamfi’s public apology, where he described the gesture as a private act of kindness not intended for public display, amid widespread criticism over its appropriateness given Ghana’s economic challenges.
The incident, which sparked outrage and debate, prompted the Chief of Staff to summon Gyamfi on May 12 to explain the circumstances surrounding the video. Critics, including the Minority in Parliament and civil society groups like the Ghana Integrity Initiative, argued that Gyamfi’s actions violated the recently launched Code of Conduct for public officials, with some alleging breaches of the Currency Act and Foreign Exchange Act. However, Kwakye Ofosu emphasized that the government found no evidence of a code of conduct breach, stating, “The administration is committed to high governance standards, but this matter has been resolved with a caution to ensure such incidents are avoided in the future.” He noted that President Mahama, currently on an overseas trip, will be briefed upon his return, though no additional measures are anticipated.
Public reactions remain mixed, with some Ghanaians praising Gyamfi’s apology and the government’s swift response, while others, including the New Patriotic Party (NPP), continue to demand further investigation into the source of the funds and Gyamfi’s conduct. The NPP described the act as a “mockery” of the Code of Conduct and called for Gyamfi’s suspension. Meanwhile, supporters like Edudzi Tameklo, a prominent NDC figure, have defended Gyamfi, arguing that no laws were broken. As the controversy subsides, the Mahama administration reiterated its commitment to addressing public concerns and upholding ethical standards, signaling that Gyamfi’s caution serves as a reminder for appointees to act with discretion in public roles.
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