Members of the Majority Caucus on Parliament’s Communications Committee have mounted a strong defense of the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Sam George, rejecting opposition calls for his resignation over the ongoing standoff with MultiChoice Ghana.
Addressing a press conference in Accra, Sulemana Adama, Member of Parliament for Tain and a majority member of the Committee, described the Minority’s claims as wholly unfounded and urged Ghanaians to rally behind the minister.
The Majority dismissed assertions by Deputy Ranking Member of the Committee, Charles Owiredu Asuako, that the minister acted irregularly in his dealings with MultiChoice.
“There is nothing irregular about the minister’s engagement with MultiChoice, and there is absolutely no justification for the call on the minister to resign. The minister has acted within his mandate and continues to provide the needed leadership to stabilize and guide the sector,” Adama said.
Hon Sulemana hailed the minister’s intervention, describing it as pro-consumer. “The recent value offering of between 33% and 50% by MultiChoice, following the work of the joint government-industry committee, is testimony to the minister’s resolve to defend ordinary Ghanaians against unfair pricing,” the statement said.
He rejected the accusation that Sam George acted unilaterally, arguing that the committee involved the NCA, senior directors from the ministry, and representatives of MultiChoice Africa. How could this be a one-man show,” he questioned?
The Majority Caucus turned its guns on the previous NPP administration, insisting that the current uproar must be understood within the context of legacy failures.
They cited the controversial sale of Vodafone Ghana, the collapse of Glo’s entry into the Ghanaian market, the opaque award of an exclusive 5G license to Next-Gen Infraco, and the still unresolved Kelni-GVG monitoring deal.
“These examples reflect the environment that existed under the former administration,” the Majority stressed, adding that Sam George had done more in eight months than his predecessors managed in years.
The Majority outlined what they called tangible reforms achieved by the minister since assuming office seven months ago.
Key initiatives highlighted included:
Reduction in data and voice costs since February 2025.
Audit and recovery of unused broadcast frequencies.
Launch of a national digital skills program aiming to train one million youth.
Declining to renew wasteful contracts, such as the Kelni-GVG deal, saving millions.
Strengthening consumer protection through the NCA and cybersecurity authority.
“Through his tireless efforts, the telecom sector has reduced the cost of voice and data services. This is leadership in action. This is accountability in action,” Adama declared.
Committee members confirmed that the Communications Committee has officially invited MultiChoice Ghana and the ministry to appear before them for further dialogue.
- The Majority urged Ghanaians to dismiss opposition calls for Sam George’s resignation.
“How do you call a minister who has achieved so much in just over eight months to resign?”
“We call on Ghanaians to disregard the Minority’s propaganda and rally behind the minister in his attempt to secure better deals for consumers,” the caucus called.
