The Member of Parliament for Lambussie, Prof. Titus Beyuo, has dismissed calls by the Minority in Parliament for the suspension of Sammy Gyamfi, Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board. Prof. Beyuo described the demands as “baseless” and politically driven.
The controversy surrounding Gyamfi stems from a viral video showing him handing what appeared to be U.S. dollars to evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.
The footage sparked widespread criticism, with the Minority demanding Gyamfi’s suspension over what they deemed an inappropriate act.
However, Prof. Beyuo defended Gyamfi, stating that although the optics were poor, there was no legal or procedural breach.
“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,” he said.
Prof. Beyuo argued that there are no clear grounds for disciplinary action under existing laws. “But I am saying that the offenses listed under which specific punishment will apply, we don’t see that here,” he added.
The MP maintained that the matter is being handled appropriately by the presidency and urged critics to allow the process to run its course.
“I see the call by the Minority, honestly, to be baseless. The presidency is determined to deal with it, let us leave it as such,” he concluded.