Kwame Owusu Danso urges Sam George to focus on consumer protection in digital space

Kwame Owusu Danso called on Samuel Nartey George to adopt a more proactive approach to protecting consumers in Ghana's digital and telecommunications sector during an appearance on JoyNews' AM Show on Wednesday, May 27. Mr. Danso said, "The Communications Minister must be up and doing. The Communications Minister, Hon. Sam George, he must be up and doing." He also stated, "It appears that he is taking his eyes off the ball, and I think that caution must be brought to him that he must always make sure that he has his eyes clearly fixed on what is relevant because it appears he is dabbling in irrelevant matters within that space, and we don't want that to happen."

Mr. Danso argued that the minister appeared to be losing focus on key consumer-related issues and urged him to prioritise matters that directly affect citizens. He stressed that vulnerable groups, including traders, commercial drivers and teachers, rely on the sector ministry to safeguard their interests in an increasingly digital economy.

The proposed 0.75 per cent charge on direct wallet-to-bank transfers, which was scheduled to take effect on June 1, would have applied to transfers from mobile money wallets to bank accounts. The Bank of Ghana later suspended implementation of the charge following public backlash and concerns raised by stakeholders, explaining that the decision was intended to allow for further consultations.