Ghanaian gospel musician, Sonnie Badu
Ghanaian gospel musician, Sonnie Badu, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to show compassion to Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company, Sammy Gyamfi, following a video that has sparked widespread criticism.
The viral video circulating on social media shows Sammy Gyamfi handing dollar bills to self-styled evangelist Nana Agradaa.
In the video, Agradaa was seen requesting money from Sammy Gyamfi’s vehicle. The politician was later captured counting the bills before Agradaa grabbed them and paraded the money before the cameras.
The incident has since drawn public backlash on social media, with many questioning the propriety of the gesture, particularly given Sammy Gyamfi’s political standing.
Sharing his opinion on the issue, Sonnie Badu has taken to social media to offer plea to the President and his wife to temper justice with mercy.
Addressing them as “dad and mum,” he wrote: “@officialjdmahama @mrsjdmahama, I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus. From the recent video circulating of my brother, please show him mercy.”
Sonnie Badu went on to suggest that Sammy Gyamfi may have been invited to the church and chose to bless them financially, a gesture he said many politicians have done in the past.
He emphasised that Sammy Gyamfi appeared to have acted discreetly by conducting the transaction from his car rather than inside the church.
“It looks like he was invited and in return, he blessed them, which I have seen many politicians do over the years. From the visuals, it looks like he was being discreet hence the reason why he did it in the car and not in the church,” he stated.
The Rockhill General Overseer also indicated that it would have been wrong for Sammy Gyamfi to visit a church without offering a blessing.
However, he questioned the wisdom of choosing Agradaa’s church, citing her past criticisms of Mahama as the reason many NDC foot soldiers are upset.
“It would have been an error for him to go to a church and not bless them. The question here is, was his choice of church the best? No, based on political affiliations and words uttered against you. That’s why a lot of foot soldiers are angry,” he stated.
He continued by urging the NDC to emulate the values of peace and unity.
“Unfortunately for him, he was recorded on video. Indeed, in a season such as this, it does not look good. But dad, please show him mercy and give him a second chance,” he shared.
Sonnie Badu also appealed to NDC supporters, asking them to be understanding and forgiving.
“To all foot soldiers and other members of the party who are offended, it is understandable, but please, show mercy,” he added.
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