James Bomfeh Reacts To Sammy Gyamfi's Pardon: "That Isn't The Statement To Issue"

• James Kwabena Bomfeh, aka Kabilla, has broken his silence over the decision by the President to pardon Sammy Gyamfi
• He also spoke against the move by some people trying to create the impression that Sammy Gyamfi did no wrong in his actions
• Netizens who reacted to the issue have shared their concerns about the President’s move

The Managing Editor of the National Forum Newspaper, James Kwabena Bomfeh, aka Kabilla, has raised objections regarding the press briefing by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, announcing that Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, had been pardoned.

Appearing on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Kabilla expressed dissatisfaction with the briefing.

He opined that the substance of the matter should have first been addressed and condemned in full before the decision to pardon was announced.

"If you know there is a spirit which is not conveyed in the letter, the sense of reviving our national politics, the sense of patriotism, a sense of nationalism, a sense of high decency, if that spirit has been breached by a certain conduct, that is not the kind of statement you issue.

"You raise the issue, you condemn the issue, and you say, ‘yet because of the remorse shown by the young man, the President thinks that is punishment enough."

"Public confidence in our politics has gone down. Why? Because of this kind of politics, without principles, without scruples. Even among thieves, there is honour. There are standards. Today, the statement that was issued by Kwakye, it would have been better if he had not issued it. What did he say?"

He also expressed astonishment at people creating the impression that what Sammy Gyamfi did was not wrong.

President pardons Sammy Gyamfi

The government spokesperson, during the press briefing, said Gyamfi has been cautioned to be of good behaviour and that the presidency will not take any further action regarding his controversial cash gift to Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, aka Nana Agradaa.

Felix Ofosu addressed the issue during a press briefing at the Jubilee House on May 14.

Gyamfi apologised for the incident and was later summoned to a meeting with the Chief of Staff.

Watch the video below:

At the time of writing the report, the video had raked in over 200 likes and 100 comments.

Reactions to James Bonfeh's comments

Social media users who took to the comments section of the video disagreed with him regarding his comments about Sammy Gyamfi's benevolent act.

Patriotism Builds commented:

"Kabila, you will live long because you are truthful. You have been truthful since the NPP era and the NDC era. You are the kind of people we need. You see, out of all four panellists, only your comment has been captioned. God bless you again."

Eric Attah stated:

"Isn't this the Kabila who wanted to be the secretary for the CPP but lost because he is considered to be doing the work of the NPP? I believe now he even has an NPP card."

Eshun Kumsah wrote:

"Bro, don't waste your breath talking. Even though OB is very, very happy paaaa because of what they are getting from the ruling government. From Day 1, he (OB) has taken a stand on this issue!"

Presidency pardons Sammy Gyamfi

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the presidency had pardoned Sammy Gyamfi, the CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, after his controversial cash gift to Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, aka Nana Agradaa.

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said Sammy Gyamfi had been cautioned during a press briefing at Jubilee House on May 14.

Source: YEN.com.gh