The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Samuel Nartey George has reacted to a social media publication that alleged that he had received a Lexus vehicle gift in violation of a directive issue by President John Dramani Mahama
Mr Geoge reacting to the publication through his lawyers said the publication was “categorically false”.
Attached below is a video of the said vehicle and the reaction from Mr Sam George
Sir,
RE: CEASE AND DESIST – FALSE PUBLICATION
We write on behalf of our client, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP) and the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology & Innovations, on whose instructions this letter is
Our client has brought to our attention a publication made by you on your Facebook page, in which you falsely allege that Hon. Samuel Nartey George received a Lexus vehicle as a gift-purportedly in violation of a directive issued by H.E. John Dramani Mahama to his ministers. This statement is categorically false.
You are fully aware that your publication is devoid of truth. Nonetheless, you have proceeded to make this misinformation public, with the apparent intention of tarnishing the hard-earned reputation of our client. Such conduct is defamatory and injurious
By this letter, you are hereby formally demanded to cease and desist from making or publishing any further false claims about our client.
In addition, we demand the following actions be taken within seven (7) days of the date of this letter, i.e. by 27th May 2025:
- The immediate removal of the said false publication from your Facebook wall.
- A public retraction of the statement, issued in the same manner and to the same audience as the original publication.
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An unqualified apology to our client.
Failure or refusal to comply with these demands will leave us with no option but to initiate legal proceedings against you, including but not limited to a defamation suit, without further notice.