Sam George is the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation
The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has taken a swipe at critics in reaction to a post by US President Donald Trump.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, and shared on X, Trump announced that effective January 20, 2026, the date marking the anniversary of his administration, he would call for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%.
He accused credit card companies of “ripping off” the American public with rates of 20-30% and placed blame on the “Sleepy Joe Biden Administration.”
Sam George, quoting the post, used the opportunity to clap back at those he called “apostles of free market economy” over similar price control efforts he employed.
“I am very interested in what the apostles of free market economy have to say about this policy directive announced by President Trump. This is in America oh! The global headquarters of capitalism!” George wrote.
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Although Sam George did not specify, his post appears to refer to backlash he received over his efforts to lower prices of subscription fees for South African-owned Multichoice (DSTV) packages in Ghana.
The minister had demanded a 30% reduction in subscription fees by the company or face a shutdown, leading to a series of back-and-forths between the ministry and Multichoice.
Many people on and off social media waded in, accusing Sam George’s regulatory measures of being “anti-capitalistic.”
Eventually, the minister’s efforts paid off, leading to reduced packages by the company in September 2025.
He accused naysayers of employing a double standard, stating, “Because it is not your party or it is Sam George, let’s quote theory and vilify it and support a foreign company.”
The minister, who is also an MP, concluded his reaction with a philosophical note: “God help Ghana… Vindication lies in the womb of time. Remember, 2026, I am choosing peace because I am at peace. Shalom.”
See the post below:
I am very interested in what the apostles of free market economy have to say about this policy directive announced by President Trump.
This is in America oh! The global headquarters of capitalism!
God help Ghana. Because it is not your party or it is Sam George, let’s quote… pic.twitter.com/4iwhACynb3
— Sam ‘Dzata’ George 🦁🇬🇭 (@samgeorgegh) January 10, 2026
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