Netizen Takes on Sam George Over Rising Internet Data Prices

A Ghanaian social media influencer has taken to his social media to call out the Minister of Communication and Digitalization, Sam Nartey George, over the rise in internet data prices.

High internet data prices in Ghana are significantly hindering digital inclusion and placing strain on everyday users. With the cost of 1 GB of data roughly equivalent to a day’s minimum wage, many Ghanaians must choose between essential needs and staying connected online.

Communications Minister Sam Nartey George has acknowledged the public outcry and assured that a structured plan is in motion. Earlier this year, he established a multi-stakeholder Data Pricing Committee with telecom providers, regulators, and consumer advocates.

Within just two weeks, the committee finished its work ahead of schedule, he unveiled a roadmap outlining short, medium, and long-term strategies to drive down costs.

Sam George emphasized that the process would be data-driven and evidence-based, prioritizing both affordability and consistent network quality. He promised that with the right reforms, including tariff adjustments, improved infrastructure, and targeted data bundles, Ghanaians should begin to see more affordable data before the end of 2025.

A social media user by the name of Tech In Twi has confronted the minister, lamenting the high cost of data. In a tweet, he highlighted the cost of the data bundle, adding that the minister has refused to do anything about reducing the cost of data despite his promises.

In one tweet, he said, “Breaking News: Sam George has increased your data prices from 330ghc to 360ghc without announcing it. He isn’t doing anything to reduce the price. Now you have the proof!”.

“As of today, whenever you buy data, even if it’s 30 times a day, these are the taxes applied to it. This doesn’t even include the 39.8% tariff. Open your mind and look at the bigger picture! NHIL: 2.5%, GETFund: 2.5%, COVID Levy: 1%, VAT: 15%, and Tariff: 39.8%. All of these are on the consumer. Even the taxes that the telcos pay, called operational costs, are also passed down to the same customers”, he added in another tweet.

See his tweet below: