Former Deputy Communications Minister Victoria Hamah has called on President John Dramani Mahama to consider issuing a formal reprimand rather than dismissing Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, in light of his recent controversial dollar donation to former fetish priestess-turned-evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, commonly known as Nana Agradaa.
The controversy emerged following the circulation of a video on social media that depicted Mr. Gyamfi presenting bundles of U.S. dollars to Nana Agradaa during a public event. This gesture has drawn significant criticism from civil society organizations and political opponents, who have characterized it as inappropriate and indicative of poor judgment.
In response to the ensuing backlash, Mr. Gyamfi has publicly acknowledged his misjudgment, offering an apology and expressing regret for his actions.
On May 14, in a social media post, Ms. Hamah recognized that Mr. Gyamfi’s actions have understandably offended many Ghanaians. However, she advocated for a reprimand instead of outright dismissal, emphasizing the importance of accountability while allowing for the possibility of growth and learning from mistakes.
“I respectfully submit that a formal reprimand, rather than exclusion from office, represents the most constitutionally sound and developmentally judicious response. This recommendation emerges not as an attempt to trivialize the gravity of the situation, but rather as a call for balanced adjudication – one that recognizes the necessity of accountability while remaining anchored in the principles of mentorship, institutional resilience, and democratic maturation,” she said.