Nana Aba Anamoah defends Sam Nartey George amid data cost criticism
Media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has defended Ghana's Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, against growing criticism over rising data costs.
Since his appointment, Minister Sam George has faced significant backlash on social media, with many accusing him of failing to fulfill his promise of lowering internet data charges.
Nana Aba argues that data pricing reforms are complex and cannot be implemented unilaterally or instantly by a minister.
"It doesn’t work that way! He can’t just get up and reduce data prices because he’s a minister. Don’t judge him based on opposition utterances. The reality in governance is far more complex," she stated on social media.
She acknowledged that politicians often make populist statements during campaigns, but urged Ghanaians to give the new minister time to work through regulatory and industry processes.
"People say what the masses want to hear during campaigns. But the job of governing is a different beast," she added.
Nana Aba's comments come after online users resurfaced videos of Sam George criticizing former Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful for failing to reduce data prices under her tenure.
Her defense highlights the challenges of governance and the need for a nuanced understanding of policy implementation.
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