Member of Parliament for Lambussie, Prof. Titus Beyuo, has rejected calls by the Minority in Parliament for the suspension of Sammy Gyamfi, Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, describing the demands as baseless and politically driven.
His defense comes in the wake of public criticism and political pressure over a viral video showing Gyamfi handing what appeared to be U.S. dollars to controversial evangelist and former fetish priestess, Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.
The footage triggered a wave of backlash, with the Minority demanding Gyamfi’s suspension over what they deemed an inappropriate act.
However, speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Prof. Beyuo acknowledged the optics were poor but insisted there was no legal or procedural breach.
“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.”
He further argued that there are no clear grounds for disciplinary action under existing laws.
“But I am saying that the offenses listed under which specific punishment will apply, we don’t see that here.”
Prof. Beyuo maintained that the matter is being handled appropriately by the presidency and urged critics to allow the process to run its course.
“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.
