In a bid to put an end to the ongoing controversy surrounding Sammy Gyamfi’s controversial $800 gift to former fetish priestess-turned-evangelist Nana Agradaa, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has urged for the matter to be put to rest following Gyamfi’s public apology.
Speaking on Face to Face with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Channel One TV, Tamakloe praised Gyamfi for his swift response to the incident, acknowledging his timely apology.
“Graciously, my friend and brother, Sammy Gyamfi, less than 24 hours, when this incident became public, he thought it wise to apologise to the good people of this country and H.E. President John Dramani Mahama as well. I think that is the right thing to do,” he said.
Despite recognizing that the apology did not justify the action, Tamakloe emphasized that Gyamfi’s gesture of contrition was a step in the right direction.
“He has apologised in his write-up, I think it should bring finality to the matter. I think that should suffice,” Tamakloe stated.
He further clarified that the apology, while meaningful, does not excuse the actions of the Ghana Gold Board CEO.
However, Tamakloe believes that the public acknowledgment of the mistake and the ensuing apology should help to ease the anger and concerns expressed by the public.
“Having apologised for the issue provides no justification whatsoever. I think that spirit, that remorseful spirit, should assuage whatever anger or the sensibilities of our people,” he concluded.
The controversy erupted when Gyamfi was seen gifting Nana Agradaa, a well-known and controversial figure, $800 in cash.
This sparked widespread public backlash and raised concerns about the propriety of such a gesture, especially given Agradaa’s controversial past.
