‘I have paid my dues’: Communications Minister Sam George fires back at critics

Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, has launched a fiery defence of his political record, challenging critics on social media to match his achievements.

In a lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter), the outspoken Minister dismissed recent attacks, arguing that his political sacrifices and contributions to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) speak for themselves.

“I have paid my dues, and I hold my head high,” George wrote. “Now ask yourself, what have you stood for or achieved?”

The Minister reminded critics of his role during the NDC’s lowest political moment following the party’s heavy defeat in the 2016 elections. At a time when many were reluctant to publicly defend the party, George said he remained a visible and vocal presence.

“In 2017, when many were afraid to speak for the NDC after the massive 2016 election defeat, a few of us stood up and filled the gap. I was on TV and radio, sometimes three times a day,” he stated. “I was on the floor of Parliament as part of a paltry 106 against the NPP’s 169. I made sure my voice was heard.”

He directly addressed the circulation of old video clips aimed at discrediting him, describing them instead as evidence of his long-standing commitment.

“With each video you post, you show the stripes on my shoulder as I fought to bring my party – the NDC – to power. I stood for something I believed in – the return of JM.”

George pointed to President John Mahama’s decisive electoral comeback as validation of his efforts. “Today, JM is back in power with an even bigger victory than we lost in 2016. We have almost 190 MPs in Parliament.”

The Minister concluded with a blunt warning to his detractors. “The fact that I have chosen peace does not mean that I am asleep. You think you are agenda-ing – you are simply writing my political memoirs, and I am reading with delight at the testimony of the work we did and achieved.”

He added: “If you think my hustle is simple, like we say on the streets, do make we see.”

Describing himself as a “#TuffSeed”, George advised critics to consult his predecessors for a fuller picture. “Nothing you say about me today is new,” he said.