The Member of Parliament for Walewale, Dr. Tiah Abdul-Kabiru Mohammed, has criticized President John Dramani Mahama for what he calls a blatant disregard for the code of conduct meant to guide public officials.
His comments come in response to the President’s recent pardon of the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, following the circulation of a viral video showing Gyamfi handing an undisclosed amount of U.S. dollars to evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.
The footage drew widespread condemnation and raised serious concerns about potential violations of the Foreign Exchange Act as well as ethical standards for public office holders.
Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, May 14, Dr. Kabiru expressed his frustration over what he described as selective application of the rules under the Mahama-led administration.
“Clearly, the president has shown that the code of conduct is nothing more than a piece of paper. He decides who gets punished and how, based on convenience,” he stated.
Dr. Kabiru went further to accuse President Mahama of protecting well-connected allies while targeting those with less influence within his administration.
“The president has been selective in his enforcement. He shields the powerful and punishes the weak. It’s disappointing that he cannot even uphold the very code he put in place,” the MP added.
In response to the criticism, government spokesperson Felix Ofosu Kwakye dismissed allegations of misconduct, insisting that Sammy Gyamfi’s actions do not constitute a breach of the code of conduct established by President Mahama for his appointees.
“No part of the code indicates that Mr. Gyamfi’s behavior violates any provision. The claims being made are unfounded,” Kwakye stated.
The incident continues to stir public debate over transparency, accountability, and the true value of ethical codes within Ghana’s political landscape.
