‘God rules in the affairs of men’ — Sam George reacts to ministerial appointment

Samuel Nartey George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, has expressed profound gratitude following his nomination as Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations in President John Dramani Mahama’s third batch of ministerial appointments.

In a social media post, George wrote: “God rules in the affairs of men. Let no one tell you otherwise. I am living proof!”

The President submitted the names of Sam George and several others to Parliament on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, for prior approval to serve as Ministers of State and Regional Ministers.

The nominations include notable MPs and technocrats for critical sectors of governance.

Among them are:
• Foreign Affairs Ministry: Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP.

• Ministry of Defence: Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah.

• Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations: Samuel Nartey George, MP.

• Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources: Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP.

• Ministry of Health: Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP.

• Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology: Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, MP.

Additionally, Kofi Iddie Adams has been nominated as Minister for Sports and Recreation, while Joseph Bukari Nikpe has been put forward for the Ministry of Transport.

Regional Ministers:
President Mahama also proposed regional ministerial appointments, including Puozuing Charles Lwanga for the Upper West Region, Joseph Addae Akwaboa for Bono Region, and Francis Owusu Antwi for Bono East Region.

The nominees are expected to appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee in the coming days for vetting and approval.