"It's Not Magic!" - In the face of a furious data price outcry, Nana Aba Anamoah attacks Ghanaians and defends Sam George.

 

As public outrage over the rising cost of data in Ghana grows, well-known Ghanaian media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has sparked a heated discussion on social media and bravely defended Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation Sam Nartey George. Ghanaians are urged to temper their expectations and comprehend the intricacies of governance by her direct engagement, which demands a dose of realism.

Since taking office, Minister George has been in the centre of controversy, especially on sites like X (previously Twitter), where a chorus of irate residents criticise what they perceive to be excessive data fees levied by telecom companies. The fact that Sam George was a strong opponent of the previous communications minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, when in opposition and repeatedly pledged that data charges would be significantly reduced and made more cheap under a new administration only serves to increase the public's frustration.

But in reaction to the increasing clamour, Nana Aba Anamoah has called for a more calm and knowledgeable public conversation. She emphasised in a series of incisive posts on X that lowering data pricing is not a straightforward ministerial directive.

"It doesn’t work that way!! He can’t just get up and reduce data prices because he’s a minister," Nana Aba asserted. "Don’t judge him based on opposition utterances. The reality in government is different."

The process, she explained, entails complex consultations, strict regulatory processes, and crucial cooperation with industry participants—elements that naturally require a great deal of time and strategic thought, not quick fixes. Referencing Sam George's previous criticisms of the former minister, Nana Aba responded to a user who accused him of hypocrisy by drawing a clear line between the rhetoric of political campaigns and the realities of governance.

"I said this when the same thing was uttered during Ursula’s time. You lot choose to follow what pleases your eyes and ears. Pay attention more and do independent reading. Don’t fall for anything you see and hear," she cautioned, hinting at a recurring cycle of political expectation versus administrative reality.

Strong remarks made by Nana Aba Anamoah have quickly sparked a larger discussion about the nature of public expectations, the subtleties of political accountability, and the frequently overlooked difficulties in putting policies into action whenever a leader moves from opposition to office. Her position is a powerful reminder that in the halls of power, the pledges made over the campaign trail frequently face a much more nuanced reality.

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