Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, says his tenure is focused on modernizing a sector he believes has lagged behind, particularly in legislation that governs digital technologies.
Speaking on Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV, George noted that his direct appointment as minister—without prior deputy experience—has exposed him to both the challenges and opportunities of transforming the ministry into a central enabler of government services.
“Today, you can’t talk about any sector without technology at the base of it. We are an enabler of the whole of government,” he said, emphasizing the ministry’s role in education, healthcare, finance, and beyond.
A key hurdle, according to the minister, has been outdated laws, with some regulations being over 20 years old. “They did not belong to a tech ministry in the world of AI. They belonged in a museum,” George said.
To address this, the ministry is reviewing legislation across its 11 agencies, with approximately 15 new or revised laws currently under consideration. “We’ve set ourselves to reworking all the legislation. That’s a key part of the reset,” he added.
The move signals a concerted effort to align Ghana’s legal framework with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, digital finance, and cybersecurity, positioning the country for a more robust digital economy.
