Sam George meets military chiefs over Ningo-Prampram row, says CDS will investigate

Samuel Nartey George, Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, met with the Defence Minister, Chief of Defence Staff, and three Service Commanders to discuss a military operation that occurred in his constituency and sparked public controversy. The incident took place on Tuesday when soldiers, allegedly led by Lieutenant Albert Goh, entered Ningo-Prampram and confiscated trucks belonging to local residents at a sand-winning site. Some of the affected drivers claimed they were assaulted and barred from working.

Following the incident, George posted a message on Facebook on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, expressing concerns about portions of a video in which he addressed his constituents regarding the military operation. The military high command raised questions about certain aspects of George’s speech. In a subsequent interview, George described the meeting with the senior military officials as frank and cordial, emphasizing that his remarks were not intended as an attack on the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).

He reiterated his respect for the institution, stating that his purpose was to highlight the conduct of the personnel involved and the harm his constituents suffered.

George acknowledged the potential impact of his comments on the military and agreed to collaborate more closely with the Defence Minister in addressing similar issues in the future. He expressed his primary concern about the personnel's conduct and the harm inflicted on his community. George maintained that it was his responsibility as an MP to raise concerns on behalf of his constituents.

He welcomed the Chief of Defence Staff’s commitment to investigating the incident thoroughly and assured the public that the findings would be made public.

The Defence Minister thanked George for bringing the matter to their attention and expressed readiness to work alongside military leadership to address the concerns raised. George urged residents of Ningo-Prampram to remain calm and cooperate with the ongoing investigation.