Majority rejects calls for Sam George’s resignation
The Majority in Parliament has rejected calls from the Minority for the resignation of Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, describing the demands as unfounded and politically driven.
At a press briefing in Accra on Friday, October 3, Sulemana Adama, a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Communication, defended the Minister, saying the criticisms stemming from the recent standoff with MultiChoice Ghana were baseless.
Adama argued that Mr. George has made notable progress in the communications sector within just eight months in office and should be supported, not attacked.
“A whole president put his presidency on the line to fight galamsey. He failed, but he did not resign. A minister of state said he was not thinking right in procuring vaccines, he did not resign.”
“The former Minister of Communication signed opaque deals—he never resigned and nobody called on him to do so. How do you call on a minister who has achieved so much in just a little over eight months to resign?” Adama questioned.
The Minority had earlier accused Mr. George of misleading the public by promising a 30% reduction in DStv subscription fees, a reduction they claim has not materialised. They also criticised him for allegedly presenting MultiChoice’s promotional offers as government-negotiated achievements and demanded a refund of levies imposed on DStv users. They further called on the President to dismiss Mr. George if he refuses to step down.
In response, Adama dismissed the allegations, stating that they overlook key facts. He pointed out that MultiChoice Ghana has publicly backed the Minister’s initiatives, including the ongoing DStv value upgrade, which is being monitored in collaboration with government officials.
The controversy stems from confusion over a recent MultiChoice promotion. Critics claimed the offer had no link to government negotiations, but the company has since clarified its alignment with the Minister’s announcement and admitted to earlier communication errors on its website.
A review committee is expected to reconvene in three months to assess the impact of the DStv upgrade and related measures.
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