An Associate Professor at the University of Ghana School of Law says President John Mahama’s handling of a recent cash-gifting controversy involving the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, was inadequate, describing the response as merely “a slap on the wrist.”
Speaking on JoyFM’s Top Story on Wednesday, May 14, Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua said the President’s decision to declare the matter resolved after Mr. Gyamfi’s apology falls short of the ethical standards the administration claims to uphold.
“I think that if we really want to be seen to be serious about going by the ethics that he [President Mahama] has set for this government to fulfill, then what he has done, in my opinion, only constitutes a slap on the wrist. He should have gone beyond that,” Prof. Appiagyei-Atua said.
“At minimum, I would have expected a suspension or a public apology by Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, or even the President making a statement to show that he is serious about resetting the agenda.”
The controversy erupted after a viral video showed Mr. Gyamfi handing out dollars to social media personality Patricia Asieduaa, popularly known as Mama Pat or Agradaa.
Following public backlash, Mr. Gyamfi apologised, describing his actions as “an unfortunate act of indiscretion.”
He was subsequently summoned by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah.
In response, the Chief of Staff formally cautioned the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board.
Source: Adomonline.com
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