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The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has defended his recent decision to terminate the contracts of several staff members within his ministry, calling it a necessary step to uphold integrity and transparency.
Addressing journalists at a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Minister explained that the action aligns with broader efforts to reform public sector governance and improve accountability.
According to him, the move was intended to prevent any possible acts of corruption and to ensure the ministry functions with the highest standards of professionalism. “When I took office, I took decisive action, in consultation with the World Bank office in Accra, to terminate the contract of 13 staff under the project implementation unit of the World Bank funding Ghana Digital Acceleration Programme,” he revealed.
Sam George emphasized that the decision was not taken lightly but was necessary to protect the country’s reputation on the global stage. “This became necessary to show our zero level of tolerance for any semblance of graft or corruption in the ministry. This termination was a patriotic action to save the state from any representation that affects our international image,” he added.
He also announced that the ministry had received approval from the World Bank to commence a fresh recruitment process to fill the vacant positions. The Minister assured the public that the recruitment will follow a rigorous and transparent process. He noted, “The recruitment would be conducted with strict adherence to due diligence, ensuring that only candidates who meet high standards of professionalism and integrity are selected.”
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