Ghana Sam George Elected Chairman of AU ICT Committee for Two Years

Ghana’s Communications Minister, Sam George, has been unanimously elected Chairman of the African Union’s ICT Committee for a two-year term, JoyNews reports. The election, which saw no opposition, hands Ghana a leading role in shaping the continent’s digital and technology agenda.

The committee is expected to guide cooperation among AU member states on information and communication technology — covering areas such as digital infrastructure, data governance, cybersecurity and the push for a single digital market in Africa. Sam George’s unanimous win suggests broad confidence in Ghana’s direction on ICT policy and in his record as Communications Minister.

For Ghana, the chairmanship is more than a ceremonial title. It gives the country a seat at the table when the continent sets priorities on internet access, digital skills and cross-border data rules — issues that increasingly determine how African economies grow and attract investment.

Sam George has been a vocal figure on Ghana’s digital reforms, including efforts to clean up the SIM registration system and strengthen oversight of the communications sector. His new role could raise the profile of those reforms and allow Ghana to push its approach as a model for other member states.

The two-year term begins with expectations that the committee will help drive the AU’s digital transformation goals and coordinate member states on shared challenges. Ghanaians will be watching to see how the appointment translates into concrete benefits — from better connectivity to stronger protections for citizens online.