Sam Nartey GeorgeGhanaians frustrated by soaring internet costs can expect relief by the close of 2025, according to a firm assurance from the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr. Sam Nartey George.
Addressing the issue during the World Telecommunications and Information Society Day celebration on Monday, May 19, the Minister responded directly to growing public discontent, particularly on social media platforms where users have decried what they describe as excessive data charges.
“My promise was that by the end of this year, we will see prices drop—and my promise remains. Just trust the process,” he said.
The backlash over data costs—reportedly inflated by more than 39% due to certain tariffs—has made the Minister a trending topic on X (formerly Twitter), where users have called for urgent intervention.
“I’ve been trending over the weekend on X because people think data costs must be cheaper by just the stroke of my pen,” he explained.
Despite the public pressure, Mr. George emphasized that slashing prices requires more than symbolic action. He noted that meaningful reforms are already in motion and are being guided by a strategic plan.
“I set up a committee whose mandate in 14 days was to develop a roadmap that would lead to a drop in the prices of data. In 13 days, they delivered that roadmap,” he stated.
He pointed to long-standing structural problems within the telecom sector that have made quick fixes impossible, emphasizing that his team is addressing deep-rooted issues.
“We’re dealing with eight years of distortion of the market. I wish I could fix it arbitrarily, but it takes a carefully calculated effort,” he said.
With the roadmap now in place and its implementation underway, Mr. George is calling for patience and trust as government works to make internet access more affordable for all.
