The presidency will not take any punitive action against Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, for gifting cash to Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Agradaa.

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Spokesperson for the president and Government Communications Minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, revealed this information when engaging the press today, May 14.

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In the video that went viral on Sunday, May 11, Agradaa was seen asking for US dollar notes from Mr Gyamfi. Soon after, Sammy Gyamfi counted several dollar bills, which she quickly grabbed and flashed to onlookers.

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The act of generosity has warranted public scrutiny against Sammy Gyamfi, necessitating Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Agradaa to decide to return the cash gift.

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Mr Gyamfi extended an apology, noting that the gesture was consistent with his long-standing habit of helping people in need.

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In a post on the X platform, he wrote, “I genuinely believed this act of kindness was done in private and never imagined it would end up in the public domain. It’s truly unfortunate and regrettable.

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Despite the apology, Mr. Gyamfi had to appear before the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, over the matter on Monday amid calls for his removal by the Minority in Parliament which argued that his actions contravene the president's Code of Conduct, Forex Exchange Act and Currency Act.

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Updating the public on recent developments after the meeting with the Chief of Staff, Felix Kwakye Ofosu noted that Mr Gyamfi received a caution from the Chief of Staff.

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"In the immediate aftermath of the video, Mr Sammy Gyamfi promptly issued an apology in which he expressed regret over the matter...The view is that, the Presidency acknowledges Mr Sammy Gyamfi's immediate act of contrition and the acknowledgement of the need to express regret over that incident."

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"You'd recall that when President Mahama launched the Code of Conduct, he said that one of the remedies for any potential breach was a public apology. He also said one of the remedies was a caution from the highest office. After the interaction with the Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff cautioned him, having acknowledged the apology he made. He impressed on him to take public sentiments and act in ways that reflect public sentiment."

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In view of this, he stated that "the presidency does not believe that any further action ought to be taken," he said.

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Amid the controversy, Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Francis-Xavier Sosu, threw his support for Sammy Gyamfi.

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In a post on Facebook on May 12, he noted that Sammy Gyamfi committed no crime for his action, as he decided to share his blessings with others.

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"It is well. You committed no crime. The haters are hurt. They can’t believe that God can lift and bless you such that you can become a blessing unto others. Leave them - let them do their worst."

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"We got you. God has your back. Stay focused and blessed," the legislator wrote.

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