Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George says his loyalty lies with the Ghanaian people and not Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), despite lobbying pressures from industry players. 

He made the declaration during an interview on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, 15th April.

“I am the Minister for Communications for the Republic of Ghana, and my fidelity is to the Ghanaian people,” he asserted. 

“The interests of ordinary Ghanaians will always come first in every policy decision we take.”

Mr George was responding to questions about balancing regulation with industry cooperation. 

He emphasised that while the government works with MNOs, it does so on the basis of protecting consumers and national interest. 

“We welcome private sector participation, but they must understand that this space will not be run solely for profit at the expense of the public good,” he said.

He reiterated his commitment to transparency and fairness in handling the telecommunications sector, adding that consumer protection remains a top priority. 

“The days when telcos could run roughshod over regulatory frameworks are over. We are enforcing the rules and demanding accountability.”