Social Critic Questions Sam George Over Recent 'Arrogant' Posture
- Social commentator Amaro Shakur has criticised Communications Minister Sam George over what he describes as an arrogant public posture
- According to him, the minister’s alleged arrogant public posture has led to growing criticism, especially on social media
- He advised Sam George to reflect on his conduct, maintain humility in leadership and learn from past political experiences
Social critic and political commentator Amaro Shakur has criticised the Minister for Communications, Sam George, over what he describes as an increasingly “arrogant” public posture since assuming office.
In a video shared on TikTok, Shakur claimed that the minister, who also serves as Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, has seen a shift in public perception due to what he described as snobbish behaviour, particularly on social media.
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He noted that Sam George was once widely admired when the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was in opposition, praising his strong nationalist stance and vocal approach to public discourse at the time.
According to Shakur, it is surprising that a figure who was once celebrated for his bold advocacy has, in his view, adopted a different attitude after gaining political power.
He advised the minister to reflect on his conduct and learn from the experiences of others who, according to him, lost public goodwill after being drunk in power and arrogance.
Shakur referenced former communications minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful as an example, suggesting that past political experiences offer lessons on the importance of maintaining humility in leadership.
His comments have since sparked discussions online about leadership, public perception, and accountability in governance.
Watch the TikTok video here:
Amaro Shakur addresses security services recruitment challenges
Social critic Amaro Shakur has expressed disappointment in the government of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the ongoing recruitment into the country’s security services.
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According to him, the government’s decision to open the recruitment process to the general public through an online application system was not the best approach.
Shakur argued that the government should have taken a cue from previous administrations and ensured that recruitment into the security services was aligned with political considerations, as he claims has been the practice over the years.
He maintained that the NDC should use opportunities within the security services as a way of appreciating loyal party supporters who contributed significantly to the party’s electoral victory.
Explaining his position, Shakur said many party foot soldiers invested their time, money and energy in campaigning for the party and working towards its political success, and therefore deserve to be rewarded with employment opportunities.
He further advised party communicators and supporters who were disappointed after failing the online recruitment tests not to direct their frustration at the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak.
According to him, any policy decision implemented by the minister would likely have been approved by the leadership hierarchy of the party.
He therefore suggested that if party supporters are dissatisfied with the recruitment process, responsibility should be placed on the broader leadership of the party rather than on the minister alone.
Watch the TikTok video below:
Interior Minister explains GIS recruitment slot
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, had indicated that less than 1% of applicants to the Ghana Immigration Services (GIS) will be recruited.
The minister said that more than 180,000 have applied to join the Ghana Immigration Service.
The service’s training and accommodation facilities can only cater to a limited number of selected recruits for a chance to serve.
Source: YEN.com.gh
