A reliable source has revealed that Samuel Nartey George, Member of Parliament for the Ningo-Prampram Constituency and the current Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, has recently moved all three of his children from their previous school and enrolled them in the prestigious Ghana International School (GIS).
The children, currently in Grades 1, 4, and 6, were seen on parade during the school’s 70th-anniversary celebration, providing clear evidence of their enrolment. It is enlightening to note that the cost for this move is staggering. The registration fee for each child is $6,000, and the termly tuition fee is $3,000 per child. This brings the total initial cost to approximately $30,000. Given that his declared monthly salary is around $2,500, it is reasonable to ask how he can afford this expense without supplementing his income from questionable sources.
This situation presents a stark contradiction between his public persona and his private actions. The move of all three children to GIS in an academic year immediately after he assumed his ministerial role raises suspicions about the source of the funds. This is particularly provoking coming from an individual who was a vocal critic of the erstwhile NPP administration, frequently accusing them of corruption and the misuse of public funds. How can an anti-corruption “crusader” who was so critical of the previous administration now be seen to be living a life of profligacy?
This glaring hypocrisy undermines his credibility and calls into question the sincerity of his past criticisms. While it is not illegal for a public official to enrol their children in a private school, the timing and the cost involved demand transparency. The public has a right to know if these expenses are being covered by his official salary or if they are being subsidised by state resources or illicit gains.
This case, and others like it, erode the public’s trust in government. When politicians, who are expected to serve the public, appear to enrich themselves at the expense of the state, it creates a sense of disillusionment. The very people tasked with fighting corruption are seen as participating in it. This cycle of hypocrisy undermines democratic institutions and fosters a culture where accountability is nonexistent. Samuel Nartey George must be held accountable and provide a clear explanation for his actions. The public deserves transparency and integrity from its leaders, not a betrayal of their trust.
