Calls for Sammy Gyamfi’s suspension baseless, tell us which part of the Code of Conduct he breached – Lambussie MP blasts critics

Prof. Titus Beyuo

Member of Parliament for Lambussie, Prof. Titus Beyuo, has pushed back against calls by the Minority in Parliament for the suspension of Sammy Gyamfi, the Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, describing the demand as politically motivated and lacking legal merit.

The controversy stems from a viral video in which Gyamfi is seen giving what appears to be U.S. dollars to Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa. The footage sparked intense public reaction and prompted the Minority to demand his immediate suspension, calling the act inappropriate for a public official.

Speaking on Channel One TV's Breakfast Daily on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Prof. Beyuo acknowledged that the optics of the video were unfortunate but stressed that no law had been broken.

“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,” the MP stated.

He went on to argue that the situation does not meet the legal threshold for suspension or disciplinary action.

“But I am saying that the offenses listed under which specific punishment will apply, we don’t see that here,” Prof. Beyuo explained.

He further urged that the matter be left to the presidency, which he said is already taking steps to handle it appropriately.

“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.

While the debate continues to stir political discourse, Prof. Beyuo’s remarks signal a defense of procedural due process and a call for restraint in politicizing the issue.