Dr. Tiah Abdul-Kabiru Mahama, the Member of Parliament for Walewale, has lashed out at President John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of placing personal loyalty above constitutional obligations in the wake of the controversial “Dollar Cash Saga” involving the Acting CEO of Goldbod, Sammy Gyamfi.
In an interview with Starr News, Dr. Mahama expressed his displeasure with the President’s decision to accept Gyamfi’s apology after a viral video captured him handing out bundles of U.S. dollar notes to evangelist Nana Agradaa. The Walewale MP argued that merely apologizing is not enough and criticized the President’s stance as legally insufficient.
“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,” Dr. Mahama stated.
He went on to accuse the President of exhibiting a pattern of selective accountability, claiming that the current leadership favors loyalty over the enforcement of legal standards.
“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,” Dr. Mahama added.
Dr. Mahama’s comments reflect the sentiments of many Ghanaians who have expressed disappointment over the perceived leniency shown towards Gyamfi. He noted that the President’s stance contradicts his constitutional duty to uphold the rule of law.
“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,” Dr. Mahama insisted.
The Walewale MP emphasized that leadership should be grounded in principles rather than personal connections and warned that overlooking ethical breaches for political convenience sets a dangerous precedent.
The Minority Caucus has called for independent investigations into the matter, insisting that President Mahama’s acceptance of Gyamfi’s apology does not absolve the Goldbod CEO of potential legal consequences.
