Sam George Elated To Meet Viral GH iPhone Repair Specialist, Adorable Video Excites Many

• An iPhone repair specialist who recently went viral has met Sam Nartey George, Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology & Innovation
• The Kumasi-based technician was privileged as the NDC politician hailed and introduced him to his powerful colleagues
• A video of the interaction between the iPhone specialist and Sam George has stoked a frenzy on social media
• YEN.com.gh spoke with a tech specialist on what this moment means to young people within the tech space

Ghanaian parliamentarian Sam Nartey George, the MP for Ningo Prampram, has Marlfred Kwame Kudu, affectionately called Kwame Lighter, a Kumasi-based iPhone specialist whose video recently went viral.

In April, Lighter, behind the account Lighter Fixes Apple, posted a video of him attempting to fix a faulty iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The iPhone had developed a charging fault. The customer had sought help from other repairers to no avail.

Lighter, who operates from his shop at Adum PZ, Kumasi, demonstrated in his video that the iPhone was not charging.

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He further tore the phone up and fixed it after diagnosing the fault. The video has garnered nearly four million hits on TikTok alone.

Scores of Ghanaians were impressed with Lighter's command over his craft and his eloquence.

Sam George meets Kwame Lighter

In a recent video sighted by YEN.com.gh, Lighter was spotted enjoying a hearty chat with Sam George in his office.

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology & Innovation admitted that he was Lighter's fan and opened up about his desire to meet him ever since he went viral.

Sam George introduced the viral sensation to some of his powerful friends, including seasoned journalist Umaru Sanda.

The journalist traded jokes with the diminutive iPhone specialist, who claimed to be 27 years old. Umaru Sanda also promised to help Lighter appear on Frema Adu Nyame's show on Channel 1TV.

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Watch the video below:

After their meeting, Sam George shared photos and indicated his ministry's readiness to help Lighter train more young Ghanaians in the field.

According to him, he was impressed with the depth of Lighter's knowledge and ability after watching his viral video and thus made the move to meet him.

"After engaging him, I have made him an offer on behalf of the government of H.E. John Dramani Mahama to partner and offer training to many more young Ghanaians. I have opened up the possibility of running a specialised programme through the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT in partnership with Malfred.

"This would allow him transfer knowledge at scale and help position Ghana as a truly technology diverse Country. I look forward to a truly mutually beneficial partnership. For God and Country. 🦁🇬🇭," he stated.

Sam George and Kwame Lighter stir reactions

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to Sam George's interaction with Kwame Lighter.

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Felix Kwabena Dwomor said:

This is what we are all looking for..working for all Ghanaians not one tribe...tribalism block development..Thank You minister...But i still remember the slap Npp gave to you that let you walk backwards forgetting you are walking forward 😂😂😂 Sam George..I love you bro

Winfred Adonu said:

"Come think of this, most of these electrical gadgets are not made in the country yet young men and women have gain mastery on how to fix these things. Hon. It's an opportunity and a privilege for the youth to be acknowledged and given the needed support to add value to the country. For God and Ghana. Ghana will rise again, and it will always be the Hope of Africa."

Fuseini Apana Nbire remarked:

"The boy speaks good English and not the Ashanti English 🤣🤣."

@KSnetne shared:

"Let’s uplift brilliance, not stereotype it!"

Kwaku Gyimah Boateng said:

"Thank you sir! Malfred is a genius, and I can tell you there are a lot of youths like him around. Let's reach out to all of them and tap into their talents to develop our country!"

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Speaking to YEN.com.gh, Richmond Amissah, a tech expert and CEO of AnR media, shared his opinion on what he believes the meeting between the communication minister and the young iPhone repairer means for the tech community

"Sam George’s gesture sends a powerful and affirming message to young tech talents in Ghana’s informal sector. In a country where many young people rely on technical know-how and innovation to survive and thrive outside formal employment, such public endorsement from a prominent figure underscores the importance of grassroots ingenuity," he said.

Sam George gifts fans after winning elections

In a related story, YEN.com.gh reported that Sam George had extended a heartwarming gesture to a group of fans he encountered after retaining his seat in the 2024 elections.

The Ningo Prampram MP was seen hanging out of the driver's seat of his 4x4 car with a bundle of cash in his hands as he was approached by a teeming young man.

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The MP folded a huge part of the cash into the young man's hands. He appeared to have implored the young man to disburse the money to his friends in their brief chat.

Source: YEN.com.gh