Sam George defends remarks on military operation in Ningo-Prampram

Samuel Nartey George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has defended his outspoken remarks regarding a military operation in his constituency. The MP stated that his comments were not intended to criticize the Ghana Armed Forces, but rather to address the actions of the involved personnel.

His remarks came after a meeting with the Minister for Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, and three Service Commanders on November 4th, in response to concerns raised by the military high command about a video of George's alleged actions. The controversy began with a joint military-police operation in Ningo-Prampram, during which soldiers allegedly seized trucks from residents at a sand-winning site.

Some drivers claimed to have been assaulted and mistreated during the incident. George publicly confronted a military officer, Lieutenant Albert Goh, accusing him and other soldiers of taking the trucks without proper authorization and likening their actions to armed robbery. He also accused the soldiers of disrespecting a police commander who tried to mediate the situation.

However, after the meeting with the military leadership, George clarified in a Facebook post that his remarks were not meant to undermine the Ghana Armed Forces, an institution he highly respects. He acknowledged the military's concerns but emphasized that his primary focus was on the alleged misconduct and the suffering of the affected residents.

George expressed confidence in the forthcoming investigation and his willingness to collaborate closely with the Defence Minister to prevent similar incidents in the future. He urged Ningo-Prampram residents to remain calm, cooperate with investigators, and allow the process to unfold.