Sam George Defends Digital Bills Consultation Process
📍 Accra • by Kofi Asare • May 31, 2026
Minister for Communication, Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George has defended the government's ongoing digital legislation process, arguing that it would be unreasonable to restart consultations for individuals or groups who failed to participate when earlier draft bills were publicly released.
Speaking on the proposed NITA Bill and other digital governance laws, Sam George stated that the Ministry has conducted multiple rounds of stakeholder engagements and shared revised drafts with groups that submitted concerns. He maintained that the process has been transparent and inclusive from the beginning.
The Minister stressed that stakeholders who did not raise objections during the initial consultation stages should not now claim the process lacks transparency. He added that government would not alter established legislative procedures because of late concerns from some industry players.
The proposed NITA Bill continues to spark debate among technology professionals, digital rights advocates, and industry stakeholders over its potential impact on Ghana’s digital economy. Defends Digital Bills Consultation Process
Minister for Communication, Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George has defended the government's ongoing digital legislation process, arguing that it would be unreasonable to restart consultations for individuals or groups who failed to participate when earlier draft bills were publicly released.
Speaking on the proposed NITA Bill and other digital governance laws, Sam George stated that the Ministry has conducted multiple rounds of stakeholder engagements and shared revised drafts with groups that submitted concerns. He maintained that the process has been transparent and inclusive from the beginning.
The Minister stressed that stakeholders who did not raise objections during the initial consultation stages should not now claim the process lacks transparency. He added that government would not alter established legislative procedures because of late concerns from some industry players.
The proposed NITA Bill continues to spark debate among technology professionals, digital rights advocates, and industry stakeholders over its potential impact on Ghana’s digital economy.
Speaking on the proposed NITA Bill and other digital governance laws, Sam George stated that the Ministry has conducted multiple rounds of stakeholder engagements and shared revised drafts with groups that submitted concerns. He maintained that the process has been transparent and inclusive from the beginning.
The Minister stressed that stakeholders who did not raise objections during the initial consultation stages should not now claim the process lacks transparency. He added that government would not alter established legislative procedures because of late concerns from some industry players.
The proposed NITA Bill continues to spark debate among technology professionals, digital rights advocates, and industry stakeholders over its potential impact on Ghana’s digital economy. Defends Digital Bills Consultation Process
Minister for Communication, Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George has defended the government's ongoing digital legislation process, arguing that it would be unreasonable to restart consultations for individuals or groups who failed to participate when earlier draft bills were publicly released.
Speaking on the proposed NITA Bill and other digital governance laws, Sam George stated that the Ministry has conducted multiple rounds of stakeholder engagements and shared revised drafts with groups that submitted concerns. He maintained that the process has been transparent and inclusive from the beginning.
The Minister stressed that stakeholders who did not raise objections during the initial consultation stages should not now claim the process lacks transparency. He added that government would not alter established legislative procedures because of late concerns from some industry players.
The proposed NITA Bill continues to spark debate among technology professionals, digital rights advocates, and industry stakeholders over its potential impact on Ghana’s digital economy.
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