Sam George Reiterates Timeline for Reduction in Data Prices Amid Growing Pressure

• The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, has given new assurances about the cost of data prices
• George has urged calm from Ghanaians, saying data prices will start to drop by the end of 2025
• The minister said a committee formed to address the issue has already completed its work earlier than expected

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, has assured Ghanaians that data prices will go down by the end of 2025.

He gave this assurance during the World Telecommunications and Information Society Day event on May 19,

3News reported that the minister acknowledged the frustration over high internet costs.

“My promise was that by the end of this year, we will see prices drop—and my promise remains. Just trust the process."

“I’ve been trending over the weekend on X because people think data costs must be cheaper by just the stroke of my pen."

George explained that a committee has been formed to address the issue and has already completed its work ahead of schedule.

Despite recent assurances, the minister has faced significant online pressure as Ghanaians push for the positive trajectory of the economy to extend to data prices.

Commenting on the minister's call for patience, Samuel Yeboah of Tech In Twi reminded of the tariffs on data prices that could be affected.

"...there’s over 39% in tariffs on every data purchase — tariffs that were never passed through Parliament under the previous government. Removing those tariffs will cut data prices before pushing further. "

"There’s no prize in promising — The true victory lies in eliminating that 39% and still push to make data more affordable to the general public."

Cheap data available on 5 major holidays

In April, George announced that Ghanaians will benefit from cheaper and enhanced data bundles on five national holidays in 2025 following an agreement with telecommunications companies.

During an interview on Joy News, the Ningo Prampram MP elaborated on the negotiations the government had with the CEOs of major telcos, highlighting efforts to make data more affordable for the public.

George stated that he initially proposed enhanced data offerings for 18 national holidays, but negotiations led to a compromise to provide these benefits on five specific holidays: Independence Day, May Day, Republic Day, Founders’ Day, and Farmers’ Day.

George indicated that similar packages will be made available on the specified holidays, ensuring greater accessibility to data services for all Ghanaians.

Sam George speaks out on MoMo fraud

YEN.com.gh reported that Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, added his voice to the growing concerns about mobile money fraud in Ghana.

His comments followed the viral story involving a young woman who reportedly lost over GH¢11,000 to fraudsters.

Sharing a personal experience, the legislator said that his mother was once a victim of a similar scam.

According to him, she was defrauded of GH¢24,000 by individuals who claimed they were helping protect her wallet due to his public status.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh