Edudzi Tamakloe, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority

In a bid to put an end to the ongoing controversy surrounding Sammy Gyamfi’s $800 gift to former fetish priestess-turned-evangelist Nana Agradaa, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has called for closure on the matter following Gyamfi’s public apology.

Speaking on Face to Face with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Channel One TV, Tamakloe praised Gyamfi for his swift response to the incident, commending his prompt apology.

“Graciously, my friend and brother Sammy Gyamfi, less than 24 hours after the incident became public, thought it wise to apologise to the good people of this country and to H.E. President John Dramani Mahama as well. I think that is the right thing to do,” he said.

While acknowledging that the apology does not justify the action, Tamakloe emphasized that Gyamfi’s display of contrition was a step in the right direction.

“He has apologised in his write-up. I think that should bring finality to the matter. That should suffice,” Tamakloe stated.

He further clarified that the apology, though significant, does not excuse the actions of the Ghana Gold Board CEO.

Nonetheless, Tamakloe believes that the public acknowledgment of the mistake and the ensuing apology should help ease the anger and concerns expressed by the public.

“Having apologised for the issue provides no justification whatsoever. But I think that spirit—the remorseful spirit—should assuage whatever anger or sensitivities of our people,” he concluded.

The controversy erupted when Gyamfi was seen gifting Nana Agradaa, a well-known and controversial figure, $800 in cash.

This sparked widespread public backlash and raised concerns about the propriety of such a gesture, especially given Agradaa’s contentious past.