Member of Parliament for Walewale, Dr. Tiah Abdul-Kabiru Mahama, has launched a scathing attack on President John Mahama, accusing him of acting as a “clearing agent” in the wake of the controversial “Dollar Cash Saga.”
This criticism follows the President’s decision to issue only a formal caution to the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Goldbod, Sammy Gyamfi, after he was caught on camera handing out bundles of U.S. dollar notes to the controversial evangelist, Mama Pat, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.
Speaking to Starr News, Dr. Kabiru condemned the President’s response, describing it as an affront to the fight against corruption and a dangerous precedent for accountability in governance.
“The President’s actions are a clear testament to the selective application of the law. What we are witnessing is that the so-called Code of Conduct only applies to the vulnerable,” he said. “That, however, is not even my main concern. My issue is not just with the Code of Conduct itself, because it has become evident that this code is nothing more than a powerless document—ineffective in holding the powerful accountable and only biting the weak.”
He further argued that the President has overstepped his constitutional boundaries:
“This situation represents a gross abuse and breach of statute—a law we’ve highlighted in our press conference. It is not within the President’s remit to unilaterally forgive such a breach. The law is clear: the President is expected to act in accordance with the prescribed penalties stated in the Act.”
Dr. Kabiru insisted that an apology is not an acceptable remedy in this context:
“An apology is not a sufficient remedy for this violation. Under the Code of Conduct that Mr. Sammy Gyamfi has breached, there is no provision that allows an apology to substitute for legal penalties. The Minority is not surprised by this development; it only reinforces the kind of leadership we now have. The President has clearly assumed the role of a ‘clearing agent’—ironically, something he once accused his predecessor of being.”
Expressing his disappointment, Dr. Kabiru added:
“I am deeply disappointed that the President would prioritize Sammy Gyamfi over the laws of the country. When he took office, he swore to protect the Constitution and uphold the rule of law. It is not his prerogative to place personal loyalty above national legal obligations. The President has no authority to override the law in favor of personal interests. He is constitutionally bound to respect and enforce the laws of this country.”
However, the Minister in state in charge of Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has refuted claims that the action of the CEO is a breach of the Code of Conduct.
According to him, no act in the code justifies that Sammy Gyamfi’s action is a breach of the code provided by President Mahama to his appointees to guide their dealings in government
Source: Ghana/Starrfm103.5FM/Benjamin Sackey
