Parliament has approved the nomination of Sam Nartey George, the Minister-designate for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, and four others.
A Majority decision secured Mr George’s confirmation, as the Minority Caucus abstained from endorsing him.
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, explained that the Minority was rejecting Mr George’s nomination because he accused former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of benefiting from illegal mining (galamsey) and publicly criticized the Chief Justice.
He also cited the nominee’s inability to provide documents regarding his spouse’s business and secondary income source, as stated during his confirmation hearing before the Appointments Committee.
“We are leaving this matter in the hands and on the heads of the Majority in this House. It is their cross to carry, as we, the NPP Minority Caucus of 88, are abstaining,” he declared.
However, in a social media post, Mr George said he submitted all the necessary documents to Parliament’s Appointments Committee.
“To avoid any doubt and to settle any controversy, yesterday, I submitted to the Appointments Committee all the documents required of me and more,” he posted.
He detailed that he submitted certified copies of his certificates from the London School of Economics (LSE) and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), evidence of his travel, receipts of accommodation, proof of fees paid, and the prospectus from @lseideas on the course he studied.
Mr. George reaffirmed his dedication to serving the Nation: “Facts are sacred, and I remain resolute in my quest to serve my Nation to the best of my abilities. So help me God.”
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