The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has summoned Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, to explain his actions following a viral video showing him handing an undisclosed amount of money reportedly in US dollars to evangelist Patricia Oduro Koranteng, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.
The meeting, which is expected to take place early this week, comes in the wake of growing public backlash and political scrutiny over the ethical implications of the gesture, especially in light of President John Dramani Mahama’s newly launched Code of Conduct for Public Officials.
Sources at the Jubilee House confirm that Mr. Gyamfi has been asked to clarify the circumstances of what critics argue was a breach of public trust and a contradiction of the administration’s anti-corruption posture.
In a statement issued on Sunday, May 11, Mr. Gyamfi expressed remorse, insisting the act was a “personal gesture of generosity” not meant for public consumption.
“I sincerely thought that I was doing this act of kindness in private, and never imagined that same could find its way into the public space,” he said.
He also apologized to his colleagues and sympathizers of the administration, acknowledging, “To all such comrades, I am sincerely sorry for this unfortunate act of indiscretion.”
While the Presidency has yet to issue a formal statement, insiders suggest the matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness due to its potential to undermine the credibility of the government’s reform agenda.
