The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has declared the Minority’s opposition to the approval of Samuel Nartey George for the position of Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations.
Speaking during a parliamentary session, Afenyo-Markin outlined the reasons for their stance, emphasising the nominee’s conduct and statements.
“We believe that only a few people in this country get the opportunity to become president of this nation. In governance, a president encounters a lot of challenges, some he may not even know, and for the nominee to insist that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo benefitted from galamsey is most unfortunate,” Afenyo-Markin stated.
He noted that despite calls for Sam George to be measured in his language, he persisted, which the Minority considers “way below the belt.”
Afenyo-Markin said George had failed to provide some documents requested for and also highlighted the nominee’s history of holding other public officers to high standards and demanding accountability.
“This is the same nominee who has been holding other public officers to high standards and if you are demanding high standards and if you are demanding from other public officers accountability, then the rule is clear: he who comes to equity must do equity and he who comes to equity must come with clean hands,” he explained.
The Minority Leader affirmed that their opposition is based on these grounds and that they would express their protest through a vote against the nominee.
“Mr. Speaker, we are simply saying on the basis of these, we maintain our opposition and therefore will express our protest in a vote only against this nominee and we do so without prejudice,” Afenyo-Markin said.
Meanwhile, Sam George, in an X post on Tuesday noted that he had submitted all the necessary documents to Parliament’s Appointments Committee.
He emphasised his commitment to transparency and clarity, addressing any potential controversy surrounding his credentials.
“For the avoidance of any doubt and to settle any controversy, yesterday, I submitted to the Appointments Committee all the documents required of me, and more,” George stated.
He detailed that he submitted certified copies of his certificates from the London School of Economics (LSE) and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), evidence of his travel, receipts of accommodation, proof of fees paid, among others.
George reaffirmed his dedication to serving the nation, stating, “Facts are sacred and I remain resolute in my quest to serve my Nation to the best of my abilities. So help me God.”
For the avoidance of any doubt and to settle any controversy, yesterday, I submitted to the Appointments Committee all the documents required of me, and more.
I submitted certified copies of my certificates from LSE and KAIPTC, evidence of my travel, receipts of accommodation,… pic.twitter.com/gWsmqn8nNB
— Sam ‘Dzata’ George 🦁🇬🇭 (@samgeorgegh) February 4, 2025
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