Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament, Sam Nartey George, has issued a scathing response to what he describes as the “abhorrent disrespect” of Ghanaian culture and national values by two individuals seen in viral images that have sparked widespread public outrage.
In a strongly worded social media post after returning from the Girls in ICT program climax in Ho, Sam George condemned the actions of the unnamed individuals, calling them “useless” and “miscreants” for allegedly disrespecting national symbols and Ghanaian values.
“The disrespect of our national symbols is despicable to say the least,” he wrote.
The outspoken MP did not hold back in criticizing what he described as the hypocrisy of some members of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing them of failing to support legislation that could have prevented such incidents.
“I am shocked to see apologists of the NPP calling on me and demanding action. What a shameless lot!” he stated, adding that the absence of firm legislation is largely due to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s refusal to sign the Family Values Bill into law despite approval by Parliament and the Courts.
“You defended the immoral stance of President Akufo-Addo then and today you want to pontificate? How dare you!” he added.
Sam George revealed that he and his colleagues have re-submitted the Family Values Bill to Parliament, which has already received the Speaker’s approval and is expected to be laid for a first reading imminently.
“The values, morals, and innocence of our children MUST be protected,” he stressed, vowing to ensure that President John Dramani Mahama signs the bill into law when it is passed again under a future administration.
While reiterating his stance on upholding traditional values, the MP also called on law enforcement authorities to act swiftly in identifying and prosecuting the individuals involved under existing laws.
“For God and Country,” he concluded.
