Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has broken his silence following widespread backlash over a viral video that captured him handing out bundles of dollar notes to controversial religious personality, Nana Agradaa.
The footage, which has sparked a firestorm of criticism particularly within the NDC and among Ghanaian social media users, was interpreted by many as unbecoming of a public official known for his outspokenness on integrity and accountability.
Addressing the controversy in a statement shared on Facebook on Sunday, May 12, Sammy Gyamfi clarified his intentions, stating that the act was purely a personal gesture of goodwill. "Folks, I have taken notice of the wave of criticisms against my person in the last 24 hours," he began. "To clarify, this was simply a kind gesture to a fellow human being, in line with my daily and life-long custom of lending a helping hand to people in need." Gyamfi emphasized that the act was never meant for public display. "I sincerely thought that I was doing this act of kindness in private, and never imagined that same could find its way into the public space.
That is unfortunate and regrettable." He acknowledged the discontent his action has generated, especially from supporters within his party. "I must say that, I understand the uproar that this gesture has generated, particularly from comrades who are sincerely hurt by same.
