Former MP for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama’s handling of the controversy surrounding Sammy Gyamfi, acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board. Speaking at the Entrepreneurship and National Leadership event, Agyapong expressed disapproval of the President’s decision not to take further disciplinary action against Gyamfi.
“Nepotism, favouritism is what is killing this country, and there is no doubt about that. Recently in the news, we heard about Nana Agradaa and Sammy Gyamfi. If I were the president, I would have sacked Sammy Gyamfi right away. I would not have waited for even a second, because the evidence was clear. I didn’t need to go and conduct any investigation. This will serve as a deterrent,” he stated.
Mr. Agyapong condemned growing nepotism and favoritism in public service, saying it hinders national development. “Young men and women complete their university education and go on ahead with their national service. Even with that one, you will have to pay to get a good company. If you didn’t know any politician, you could not do your national service at a proper place. All these are impeding progress, and because of nepotism, we end up employing square pegs in round holes. So, this is a canker, we need to solve or resolve,” he emphasized.
The controversy stems from a viral video showing Gyamfi handing over an undisclosed amount of U.S. dollars to evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, sparking concerns about potential Foreign Exchange Act and ethical standards violations.
