Minister-designate for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam George, has sparked widespread debate with his statement, “My wife takes care of me.”
This revelation came during his parliamentary vetting, where he addressed questions regarding his personal finances and lifestyle.
Speaking in response to inquiries about how he sustains his living expenses, Sam George insisted that while his wife plays a major role in his well-being, he never suggested that she provides him with financial support.
“At no point in time have I said my wife gives me money,” he clarified, attempting to dispel misconceptions about his statement. However, the comment has already sparked discussions about the financial independence of public officials.
The Ningo-Prampram MP also disclosed that during his tenure in government, he undertook an international course that required him to travel for approximately ten days each month.
This revelation has led to further scrutiny of the financial implications of his travels while serving in office.
Beyond his personal revelations, Sam George reaffirmed his commitment to reintroducing the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Ghana’s 9th Parliament, despite its failure to secure presidential assent under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
The bill, initially championed by Sam George and other legislators, was passed by the 8th Parliament but was never signed into law. With the bill expiring following the dissolution of that Parliament, the MP has made it clear that he will not back down from the fight.
“Ghanaian family values, our children’s innocence must be protected,” he emphasized, reinforcing his stance on the legislation.
According to Sam George, the bill will return regardless of the format it takes. “In this 9th Parliament, that bill will be reintroduced either as a Private Members’ Bill or as a government bill. I will work with government if it is a government bill. If it is not, and it is my bill, I will bring it back again,” he declared.
He also pointed to the influence of traditional authorities in shaping his decision. “My Chief seated, the Chiefs from Ningo and Prampram, supported me in bringing that bill in the 8th Parliament. They’ve asked me to reintroduce it in the 9th Parliament, and I will do so,” he assured.
