Communication Minister Sam Nartey George has launched a scathing attack on the previous government’s SIM registration exercise, calling it a “national fraud” and a “complete waste of public and private resources”. He expressed disappointment that the exercise flagrantly disregarded the rights of Ghanaians.
According to Sam George, the exercise was not a re-registration, but rather a registration that was poorly handled. “You would be doing a re-registration if there were a registration in the first place,” he said. “There was a sham. There was a hoax. There was a hoodwinking of Ghanaians. An unfortunate episode in the history of our country.”
The Minister criticized the previous administration’s handling of the exercise, describing it as “irresponsible public governance, to put it lightly”. He emphasized that Ghanaians were told they were registered, but in reality, no registration was taking place.
When questioned about the lack of accountability for the failed exercise, Sam George assured that the Attorney General is responsible for holding everyone in public office accountable. “Early days yet,” he said, adding that some steps have already been taken. “We have sent some information to him, and we’re still building further evidence and sending it to the Attorney General.
The Minister stressed the importance of leadership accountability, highlighting that he is mindful of the fact that his actions and inactions will be held accountable. He contrasted his own conduct with what he described as the recklessness of his predecessors.
Sam George describes the SIM registration exercise as a national fraud and a waste of resources.
He criticizes the exercise’s handling, calling it “irresponsible public governance”.
George emphasizes that Ghanaians were told they were registered, but no actual registration occurred.
He assures that the Attorney General will hold those in public office accountable, with some steps already taken.
Sam George stresses the importance of accountability in leadership, differing his approach from previous administrations.
Story by: Ohemaa Adusi-Poku
