The former deputy Minister for communications has pleaded for formal reprimand rather than dismissing Sammy Gamfi

        Victoria Hammah,the former deputy Minister for communications has appealed to the government to issue a formal reprimand, rather than dismissing Sammy Gamfi,the acting Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Ghana Gold Board(Goldbod).

       Sammy Gamfi was threatened because of the controversial donation to the former-fetish priestess-turned -evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah famously known as Agradaa.The controversy arose when a viral video was spotted including Sammy Gamfi handing over bundles of U.S dollars to Agradaa during a public event.

      The gesture sparked widespread condemnation from civil society groups and political opponents, who described it as inappropriate and a sign of poor judgment.This video attracted the attention of others leading to various criticisms.Many who know he is an NDC supporter criticised the fact that he has brought shame to the Frag bearer.Others complained that the money that will be used for development in Ghana has been used by him,upon his donation.Others didn’t comprehend the fact that he was an NDC supporter and has donated that huge sum of money to an NPP supporter.

     Due to this controversy,the government,specifically John Dramani Mahama decided to dismiss him from office.  In response to the backlash, Gyamfi issued a public apology, admitting the act was a lapse in judgment and expressing remorse. This  caught the attention of Hon.Victoria to speak on behalf of Gamfi upon considering his good deeds and and his service towards the growth of Ghana.

“I respectfully submit that a formal reprimand, rather than exclusion from office, represents the most constitutionally sound and developmentally judicious response. This recommendation emerges not as an attempt to trivialise the gravity of the situation, but rather as a call for balanced adjudication – one that recognises the necessity of accountability while remaining anchored in the principles of mentorship, institutional resilience, and democratic maturation,” she said.