Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has revealed that he was mentally prepared for the intense scrutiny he faced during his vetting by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee.
During the over five-hour session, the Minister was subjected to a wide range of questions, many of which centred on his past controversial statements while in opposition, rather than focusing on his qualifications for the new portfolio.
Much of the questioning was led by Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, April 14, Sam George shared that he did not take offence at the probing questions, as he had anticipated the approach the Minority would take.
“I didn’t take offence, I was prepared for it. I knew what to expect, I knew that I was one of the people the Minority was going to try to make a case with. Mentally, I was prepared for it. I think it was the first spot,” he said.
Despite the challenging questioning, Sam George expressed confidence in his performance during the vetting, stating that he believed he had handled the session well and had acquitted himself creditably.
