Accra, Ghana – The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has officially written to the Attorney General (AG) to seek a legal opinion on a number of contracts signed by his predecessor, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful.
The move, which comes just weeks after Sam George assumed office, has sparked speculation about potential irregularities in contracts awarded during Ursula Owusu’s tenure. According to him, “There are contracts signed under the previous administration that need proper scrutiny to ensure they were in the best interest of Ghanaians.”
Possible Corruption Allegations?
Sam George, who is also the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram on the ticket of the NDC, has made it clear that his request for legal opinion is not a personal attack, but rather an effort to ensure transparency and accountability in Ghana’s communication and digital sector.
Sources close to the ministry indicate that some of the contracts under scrutiny involve major telecommunications deals, technology infrastructure projects, and digital transformation initiatives that were signed under Ursula Owusu’s leadership.
While no official allegations of corruption have been made, many believe this move could unearth financial mismanagement or questionable procurement practices.
Reactions from Ghanaians
The news has sparked mixed reactions among the public and political analysts. Some Ghanaians support Sam George’s decision, arguing that past government contracts should always be reviewed for potential corruption or financial loss to the state.
A social media user commented, “We need more of such accountability! If Ursula did everything right, she has nothing to fear.”
Others, however, believe this could be a political witch hunt targeted at discrediting the former minister, who served under the NPP government.
“Every new government comes and investigates the previous one, but nothing ever happens. Is this just politics or real accountability?” another user questioned.
What Happens Next?
Now that Sam George has officially sought legal advice from the AG, all eyes are on the Attorney General’s office for a response. If the legal opinion suggests irregularities, a full-scale probe or criminal investigations could follow.
For now, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful is yet to publicly respond to the matter, but Ghanaians are keenly waiting to see how this high-profile contract review unfolds.
Will this be another political drama or a bold step towards accountability? Time will tell.
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