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The Majority in Parliament has dismissed calls for the resignation of Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, over his handling of the recent standoff with MultiChoice Ghana, the operators of DSTV. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Sulemana Adama, a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Communication, defended the Minister, describing the criticism as baseless and politically motivated.
According to Adama, Minister George has made significant strides in the sector within a short period and should be supported rather than vilified. He questioned the logic behind calls for the Minister’s resignation, citing examples of past government officials who faced similar scrutiny but did not step down. “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,” Adama said.
The Minority had accused Minister George of misleading Ghanaians, failing to secure a promised 30% reduction in DSTV subscription fees, and misrepresenting MultiChoice’s promotional offers as government achievements. They demanded a refund of levies imposed on DSTV and asked the President to remove Mr. George from office if he refused to resign.
However, Adama emphasized that MultiChoice had publicly clarified its support for the Minister’s initiatives, including the ongoing DSTV value upgrade, which is being implemented and monitored in partnership with the government. The company has also acknowledged earlier communication errors on its website and is working to assess the impact of the upgrade in three months.
Adama urged Ghanaians to disregard the Minority’s demands and rally behind the Minister in his ongoing efforts to secure better deals in the communication sector.
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