Calls by the Minority in Parliament (MP) for the suspension of Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has been rejected the Member of Parliament for Lambussie, Prof. Titus Beyuo.His remarks comes at a time where Sammy Gyamfi is receiving public backlash after he was captured handing U.S. dollars Ghanaian evangelist, and former fetish priestess, Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.Speaking to Channel One TV on Tuesday, May 13, Prof. Titus Beyuo noted that although Sammy Gyamfi optics were poor, efforts for are disciplinary actions against him are baseless and politically motivated.“He has recognised that with what he did, even though it was not a crime, it doesn’t inure to be good for the government, to the person who appointed me, and to the people I am serving, which is why he called that indiscretion.”Sammy Gyamfi's recent engagement with Nana Agradaa has left scores of Ghanaians questioning the ethical conduct of public officials.

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Critics have noted that Sammy Gyamfi's act could undermine President John Dramani Mahama after the recent launch of code of conduct for public officials.Founding president of IMANI Africa, Mr. Franklin Cudjoe, criticised Mr. Gyamfi’s actions, highlighting his dual role as a senior government appointee and a leading party figure.“It is a difficult one. It is clear the amount gifted is above GHC 20k. Sammy needs to answer some questions to us and JM,” Mr. Cudjoe stated.On the other hand, Member of Parliament for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, has echoed Mr. Cudjoe's sentiment adding that “In just 120 days they’re arrogantly and opulently sharing dollars in public, having stashed millions of cocaine dollars under their beds. These are people who have never worked a day in their lives in any company.”Meanwhile, Mr Sammy Gyamfi, has 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. “I understand the concerns and disappointment this has caused, especially among party comrades who feel let down. I’m truly sorry for this misjudgment. I respect and value your opinions”.

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