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Kennedy Agyapong, a former Assin Central MP, has criticized President John Dramani Mahama’s handling of the ongoing situation surrounding Sammy Gyamfi, the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board.
During the Entrepreneurship and National Leadership event on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Central University, Mr. Agyapong voiced his displeasure with the President’s decision to refrain from taking further disciplinary action against Gyamfi.
Mr Agyapong said “Nepotism, favoritism 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 continued by criticizing the rising prevalence of favoritism and nepotism in public service, saying that these practices are impeding the advancement of the country.
Agyapong claims that the continuation of nepotism results in unfit people holding important positions, a problem that needs to be addressed immediately.
“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 added.
After a video went viral showing Gyamfi giving evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, also known as Nana Agradaa, an undisclosed sum of US dollars, his remarks followed suit.
Concerns over a potential breach of the Foreign Exchange Act and the moral principles expected of public servants were raised in the public outcry over the video.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
