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The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has come under intense criticism following his appearance before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), where a tense exchange with the Committee Chairperson sparked widespread debate.
Mr George appeared before the Committee on Monday to brief members on projects and developments under his ministry.
Tensions, however, escalated during the sitting when the minister defended the role of private telecommunications companies and criticised policy decisions under the previous administration.
“Private companies are about making profits, and those profits they paid to you over eight years at the Finance Ministry as corporate tax,” Sam George remarked while referencing the tenure of PAC Chairperson Abena Osei-Asare, who previously served as a Deputy Finance Minister and is also the Member of Parliament for Atiwa East.
The minister further argued that policy leadership under the current administration was focused on protecting consumers and improving the telecommunications sector.
“Under this reset agenda and under a responsible government,” he stated, measures were being implemented to improve conditions within the industry.
Before he could complete his submission, Mrs Osei-Asare interrupted him, saying, “Minister…” as proceedings became increasingly tense.
The exchange has since triggered widespread public reaction, with critics accusing the minister of displaying disrespect toward the Committee and Parliament as an institution.
Among those criticising Sam George was political commentator Kwasi Mensah, who described the minister’s conduct as inappropriate during a discussion on Kessben FM.
Speaking on a political talk show following the PAC session, Kwasi Mensah said the minister failed to demonstrate the level of decorum expected of a public official appearing before Parliament.
According to him, Sam George’s posture during the hearing was confrontational and disrespectful toward committee members.
The comments come amid growing public debate over the heated exchanges that reportedly characterised the committee proceedings, where issues concerning government communications and accountability were under discussion.
Despite the criticism, supporters of the minister have defended his conduct, arguing that he was merely forcefully defending his position and responding to political criticism directed at the current administration.
The incident has since generated intense discussion on social media, with many Ghanaians divided over whether the minister crossed the line or simply demonstrated firmness in defending government policy before the Committee.