NPP’s Objection To President Mahama’s Pardon Of Sammy Gyamfi Explained In Full..

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opposed to President Mahama’s decision to pardon Sammy Gyamfi over the “dollar gift saga” for several reasons.

While the exact statements from the NPP would clarify their stance, here are the likely reasons based on common political dynamics and principles:

Perception of Impunity and Lack of Accountability— The NPP may argue that pardoning Sammy Gyamfi undermines the fight against corruption, especially if the case involves alleged misconduct or unethical behavior (like accepting a dollar gift). They frame the pardon as:

• A move that sets a bad precedent.

• A signal that politically connected individuals are above the law.

• An erosion of public trust in anti-corruption efforts.

Political Optics and Partisan Strategy— As an opposition party, the NPP may also view the pardon as:

• A politically motivated decision to protect a key figure in the NDC.

• An opportunity to paint the Mahama-led administration as soft on corruption.

• A point of contrast with their own governance standards.

Rule of Law and Institutional Integrity— The NPP might emphasize the importance of due process and the independence of institutions like the judiciary or Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). They argue that:

• Pardons should not override institutional investigations or rulings.

• The executive should not interfere in matters involving accountability.

Public Sentiment and Electoral Calculations— If public sentiment is against the pardon, the NPP could be amplifying it to:

• Position themselves as the party of integrity and transparency.

• Mobilize support from voters who feel betrayed or disillusioned.

Sammy Gyamfi, the acting CEO of Ghana GoldBod, was recently caught on camera giving an evangelist named Nana Agradaa an undisclosed amount of money, purportedly in US dollars. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) was among the Ghanaians who took a hard stance against him, claiming that he displayed opulence by giving dollars in public rather than Ghanaian cedis.