Dollar gift saga: ‘I feel sorry for Sammy Gyamfi’ – Dr Kabiru Mahama

The Member of Parliament for Walewale, Dr Tiah Abdul Kabiru Mahama, has expressed personal regret over the involvement of the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, in the recent controversy about the gifting of dollars to self-styled evangelist, Patricia Koranteng, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.

The (GoldBod) CEO was caught on camera doling out several notes of dollars to the self-styled evangelist.

The incident has received widespread condemnation, with Sammy Gyamfi apologising for his action. Nonetheless, he has since been summoned by the Chief of Staff over the matter.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse Show on Monday, May 12, Dr Mahama said he felt genuinely sorry for Mr Gyamfi, whom he described as a “young person” with promise.

While he stressed that he holds no personal grudge against the NDC figure, he was firm in his belief that legal standards must be upheld, regardless of one’s status or age.

“As a person, I feel sorry for Sammy Gyamfi, a young person. I would have loved that he didn’t get himself involved in this,” Dr Mahama stated. “With all sincerity, I have no issue whatsoever against him. But the law is the law.”

The Minority caucus in Parliament, of which Dr Kabiru Mahama is a member, is demanding tough actions from President John Mahama against Sammy Gyamfi.

Addressing journalists in Parliament, a member of the Finance Committee, Dr Kabiru Tia Mahama, described Sammy Gyamfi’s conduct as financial recklessness and shameful arrogance.

“Suddenly encapsulates the arrogance, hypocrisy, and gross insensitivity that have come to define the NDC government under President John Dramani Mahama,” he said.

Dr Mahama expressed outrage over the government’s handling of financial matters, labelling it a direct affront to citizens who are already facing the crippling effects of inflation and an ever-increasing cost of living.