Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, has been nominated as Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations by President John Dramani Mahama.
By the numbers
- Ghana’s digital economy contributed 4.1% to GDP in 2023.
- Internet penetration stands at 68%, with over 22 million mobile subscribers.
- The country lags in local data storage infrastructure, with only 15% of businesses using cloud services.
Sam George Profile
Samuel Nartey Georgee has been serving as the Member of Parliament for the Ningo-Prampram constituency since 2016.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering (Soil & Water Engineering) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of London
- Executive Master’s in Conflict, Peace, and Security from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping and Training Centre (KAIPTC)
- Master of Science in International Strategy and Diplomacy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), completed in December 2022
Career:
- Assistant Director at the Office of the Head of Civil Service (2010–2014)
- Communications Specialist at the Office of the President (2014–2016).
Political Journey:
- In November 2015, Sam George won the NDC primaries by defeating the incumbent Enoch Teye Mensah, securing his candidacy for the 2016 parliamentary elections.
- He subsequently won the parliamentary seat for Ningo-Prampram and has been re-elected in subsequent elections, including the 2020 and 2024 elections.
The big picture
George’s appointment comes at a time when Ghana faces challenges in regulating tech giants, expanding rural connectivity, and increasing cybersecurity fraud cases.
What’s next
Expect a legislative push for enhanced cybersecurity measures, greater accountability from telcos, and initiatives to boost tech startups through local innovation policies.
