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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) members on Parliament’s Information and Communications Select Committee have rejected calls for the resignation of Minister Sam George, citing his achievements in the communication sector. The NDC MPs described the allegations made by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as baseless and politically motivated.
Minister Sam George has made significant strides in the sector, including reducing voice and data service costs, and securing consumer benefits like recent DStv price reductions. The NDC MPs believe these actions demonstrate the Minister’s commitment to protecting consumers and promoting development in the communication sector.
The controversy stems from differing interpretations of a recent promotional offer by MultiChoice, which some critics claimed was unrelated to government negotiations. However, the company has since confirmed its alignment with the Minister’s announcement and acknowledged earlier communication errors on its website. The review committee overseeing the rollout is expected to reconvene in three months to assess its impact.
The NDC MPs urged Ghanaians to disregard the NPP’s demands and rally behind the Minister in his ongoing efforts to secure better deals in the communication sector. They 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.
Sulemana Adama, MP for Tain Constituency, questioned the NPP’s call for resignation, citing examples of past government officials who faced similar situations but did not resign. “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?”
The NDC MPs reaffirmed their confidence in the Minister’s leadership and urged focus on the positive strides being made in the sector.
