Victoria Hamah Jumps to Sammy Gyamfi’s Defence After Dollar Gift Controversy: “A Learning Moment”

• Victoria Hamah has defended Sammy Gyamfi after his controversial cash gift to Nana Agradaa
• She has argued against the Goldbod CEO being dismissed as a sanction for his ethical failings
• A video of Gyamfi gifting dollars to Agradaa sparked a media storm after it trended on social media

Victoria Hamah, a controversial former John Mahama appointee, has backed Sammy Gyamfi after the controversy of his cash gift to Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, aka Nana Agradaa.

Hamah, who was sacked by President Mahama during his first term because of ethical concerns, believes the CEO of the Ghana Gold Board should not face such drastic action.

She released a statement on Facebook on May 14 in which she defended what she called a youthful misstep.

“I respectfully submit that a formal reprimand, rather than exclusion from office, represents the most constitutionally sound and developmentally judicious response."

“Youthful imperfection is not antithetical to good leadership. Rather, it is a component of growth."

Hamah is concerned that drastic action against Gyamfi would discourage innovation and youth in politics.

A video of Gyamfi gifting dollars to Agradaa sparked the controversy last week after going viral. This came after Mahama launched a code of conduct for his appointees.

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

Call for Gyamfi to be sanctioned

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority in Parliament, meanwhile, has called for Gyamfi to be sacked or suspended.

At a press conference on May 12, 2025, the Member of Parliament for Walewale and Finance Committee member, Dr Kabiru Tia Mahama, demanded swift action from the President.

In addition to the suspension, the Minority has also demanded a full investigation into the source of the US dollars seen in the controversial video.

Outspoken lawyer Maurice Ampaw also called on National Security to search Gyamfi's home, claiming he may have millions of dollars stashed in his house.

In contrast, the likes of Youth Employment Agency CEO Malik Basintale, former Asante Kotoko head coach Isaac Boateng, and gospel singer Sonnie Badu called for leniency for Gyamfi.

Is Agradaa planning to return Gyamfi's money?

Agradaa claimed she plans to return the money she received from Gyamfi. She also claimed that the amount was $800.

The televangelist said she would record herself returning money to the politician to show Ghanaians that she kept her word.

She also noted that she did not want Gyamfi to lose his position in the Mahama administration because of the gift.

Agradaa sends message to NDC foot soldiers

YEN.com.gh reported that Agradaa sent a message to aggrieved National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters over the controversy stemming from the dollar gift.

During a sermon at the Heaven Way Church on Sunday, May 11, 2025, the evangelist noted that the donation amount was too meagre to warrant this level of anger.

Agradaa urged the NDC supporters not to get upset over Gyamfi's generous gesture towards her, since the money was little, sparking more reactions from netizens.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh