Member of Parliament for Walewale, Dr Tiah Abdul-Kabiru Mahama, has launched a scathing attack on President John Mahama, accusing him of acting as a “clearing agent” in the wake of the Sammy Gyamfi Dollar Cash gift Saga.
His criticism follows the Presidency’s decision to issue only a formal caution to the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Goldbod, after he was caught on camera handing out bundles of U.S. dollar notes to evangelist Mama Pat, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.
Speaking to Starr News, Dr Kabiru condemned the President’s response, describing it as an affront to the fight against corruption and a dangerous precedent for accountability in governance.
He said the action was a clear example of selective application of the law, adding that the much-touted Code of Conduct under Mahama’s administration had proven ineffective.
“The President’s actions are a clear testament to the selective application of the law. What we are witnessing is that the so-called Code of Conduct only applies to the vulnerable,” he said. “That, however, is not even my main concern. My issue is not just with the Code of Conduct itself, because it has become evident that this code is nothing more than a powerless document—ineffective in holding the powerful accountable and only biting the weak.”
Dr Kabiru accused the President of breaching the law, insisting that it was not within his powers to forgive such violations without recourse to established legal procedures.
“This situation represents a gross abuse and breach of statute—a law we’ve highlighted in our press conference. It is not within the President’s remit to unilaterally forgive such a breach. The law is clear: the President is expected to act in accordance with the prescribed penalties stated in the Act.”
He rejected the apology rendered by Sammy Gyamfi, stating it was not a lawful substitute for the breach of conduct.
“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. 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 Kabiru also expressed disappointment in the President for prioritising loyalty over the law.
“I am deeply disappointed that the President would prioritise Sammy Gyamfi over the laws of the country. 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 favour of personal interests. He is constitutionally bound to respect and enforce the laws of this country.”
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
