Edem Senanu, Co-Chair of the Citizen Movement against Corruption, has dismissed calls for President John Mahama to impose sanctions on the Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and National Communications Director of the NDC, Sammy Gyamfi.

The calls follow a viral video depicting Gyamfi gifting dollar bills to evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, an act that has ignited public outrage.

Senanu asserts that Gyamfi's gesture does not constitute a breach of any existing law or policy.

However, he emphasised the importance for government appointees to exercise caution in their public interactions.

Speaking on TV3 on May 12, 2025, Senanu described the incident as "most unfortunate."

He stressed that public officials, upon transitioning into public life, cease to be private citizens and their actions become subject to public scrutiny. He highlighted that all their endeavors must be geared towards the welfare of the citizenry.

"I think it’s the most unfortunate incident. I think the transition from private life to public life isn't something that has struck a place with Sammy Gyamfi, and this should send a caution to all of them," Senanu remarked.

"When you transition to public life, you are no longer private; everything you do will be scrutinised by the people, and everything they do will be for the citizens and the welfare of the citizen. So, we are interested and concerned about all actions taken," he added.
Addressing the legal implications of the incident, Senanu reiterated that Gyamfi had not violated any statute or policy.

"Having said that, I don’t see any law that has been breached; I don’t see any policy that has been breached – even the current code of conduct, examining it closely," he stated.

Regardless, Senanu suggested that the government might consider reviewing the Code of Conduct to incorporate provisions addressing ostentatious lifestyles, a potential measure to prevent similar future controversies.

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