Sam George reacts to Facebook post about Lexus vehicle gift allegation

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has responded to a social media report alleging that he accepted a Lexus vehicle as a gift, in defiance of a directive issued by President John Dramani Mahama.

Through his lawyers, Mr. George dismissed the claim as entirely untrue, stating that the publication was “categorically false.”

The allegation surfaced shortly after President Mahama issued a directive barring public officials from accepting personal gifts from individuals or organizations with potential interest in government dealings. The policy, aimed at promoting transparency and preventing conflicts of interest, forms part of broader efforts to strengthen ethical conduct within the public service.

The viral post claimed that Mr. George had received a luxury Lexus SUV in breach of this directive. However, the Minister’s legal team insists there is no truth to the accusation and has hinted at possible legal action against those spreading the misinformation.

Read full statement below:
RE: CEASE AND DESIST - FALSE PUBLICATION

We write on behalf of our client, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP) and the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology & Innovations, on whose instructions this letter is

Our client has brought to our attention a publication made by you on your Facebook page, in which you falsely allege that Hon. Samuel Nartey George received a Lexus vehicle as a gift-purportedly in violation of a directive issued by H.E. John Dramani Mahama to his ministers. This statement is categorically false.

You are fully aware that your publication is devoid of truth. Nonetheless, you have proceeded to make this misinformation public, with the apparent intention of tarnishing the hard-earned reputation of our client. Such conduct is defamatory and injurious

By this letter, you are hereby formally demanded to cease and desist from making or publishing any further false claims about our client.

In addition, we demand the following actions be taken within seven (7) days of the date of this letter, i.e. by 27th May 2025:

1. The immediate removal of the said false publication from your Facebook wall.
2. A public retraction of the statement, issued in the same manner and to the same audience as the original publication.
3. An unqualified apology to our client.

   Failure or refusal to comply with these demands will leave us with no option but to initiate legal proceedings against you, including but not limited to a defamation suit, without further notice.