Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Dr. Tanko Rashid Computer, has expressed his support for President Mahama’s resolution regarding the recent incident involving Sammy Gyamfi’s monetary gift.
He praised the president for opting not to impose disciplinary measures against Sammy Gyamfi, highlighting that this decision has contributed to restoring peace and alleviating unnecessary political tension.
His remarks come in the wake of President Mahama’s announcement to take no further action against Sammy Gyamfi, the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, after a video surfaced showing him presenting an undisclosed sum of U.S. dollars to evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, also known as Nana Agradaa.
In an interview with Channel One TV, Dr. Rashid Computer articulated his belief that Gyamfi’s gesture stemmed from a place of kindness and goodwill, rather than any intent of impropriety.
“Sammy Gyamfi’s action was just out of generosity. The woman was pestering him, and Sammy is just a cheerful giver; that is how the young man is,” he stated.
He also suggested that Gyamfi’s background could provide important context for his actions, observing that his modest upbringing may inspire a genuine desire to assist others, even in circumstances that might be perceived differently by the public.
“Sometimes, when someone is doing something like that, just watch where he is coming from. It could be that he might not have come from a rich background, so when he sees someone suffering, he wants to help the person.”
The video in question sparked considerable public debate, with civil society organizations and opposition figures calling for Gyamfi’s dismissal due to concerns over possible breaches of the Foreign Exchange Act and ethical standards in public service.
On May 14, President Mahama announced that Gyamfi had apologized and the matter would be resolved. This decision has polarized public opinion, with some viewing it as politically pragmatic and others raising concerns about accountability.
Dr. Computer expressed the viewpoint that the president’s decision was a prudent one, emphasizing that it helped to minimize potential conflicts and enabled the government to concentrate on essential national priorities.
“Let us thank the presidency for bringing sanity into this matter. The matter is dead and gone, so let us all allow it to die,” he emphasized.