Sam Nartey George
Samuel Nartey George | |
|---|---|
 George in 2021 | |
| Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram | |
| Assumed office January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Enoch Teye Mensah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sam Nartey George 22 January 1985 |
| Nationality |  Ghanaian |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology University of London |
| Occupation | Agricultural engineer |
| Committees | Public Accounts Committee Communications Committee |
Samuel Nartey George (born 22 January 1985)[1] is a Ghanaian politician and agricultural engineer.[2] He is a member of the National Democratic Congress.[3] He defeated the incumbent E. T. Mensah to represent the party in the 2016 parliamentary elections for Ningo-Prampram Constituency.[4][5][6] He is a member of the eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, representing Ningo-Prampram constituency.[7][8][9][10] He is from Ahwiam, Old Ningo.[11][12][13]
Early life and education
[edit]Sam Nartey George was born on 22 January 1985 in Somanya in the Eastern Region of Ghana. He obtained a BSc. in Agricultural Engineering (Soil & Water Engineering) from KNUST and an L.L.B from the University of London (External).[14] He has an Executive Masters (Dissertation) (Conflict, Peace, and Security) from the Kofi Anann International Peacekeeping and Training Center(KAIPTC).[14][15] In December 2022, he graduated with an MSc in International Strategy and Diplomacy from the London School of Economics and Political Science(External).[16][17]
Career
[edit]Sam Nartey George was the assistant director at the Office of the Head of Civil Service from 2010 to 2014 and a communications specialist at the office of the President from 2014 to 2016.[18]
Electoral history
[edit]Elections
[edit]On 21 November 2015, Sam George defeated the incumbent Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram Hon. Enoch Teye Mensah (MP from 1996-2015) in the NDC primaries for a chance to represent the party in the 2016 parliamentary elections. He won with 4,910 votes, representing 53.4% of total votes, while E. T. Mensah polled 2,831, representing 38.5%.[19]
In the 2020 election, George was declared winner of the Ningo-Prampram Constituency parliamentary Elections by polling 23,860 votes representing 63% to defeat his closest contender, Sylvester Tetteh of the NPP, who polled 13,588 votes.[20][21][22]
On 13 May 2023, Sam George was retained as National Democratic Congress parliamentary representative for the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram Constituency by beating Michael Kwettey Nettey in the NDC 2023 primaries for a chance to represent the party in the 2024 parliamentary elections. He won with 1,036 votes.[23][24]
During the 2024 elections, he won again to mark his 3rd term as MP for the Constituency over his opponent Michael Tetteh Eku.[25]
Parliamentary committees
[edit]Sam George is a member of both the Public Accounts Committee and the Communications Committee.[1]
Anti-LGBTI legislation
[edit]Alongside seven other Members of Parliament, he submitted a private bill to push for the criminalization of LGBTI activities in the country.[26] He led the eight-member committee and made a presentation to the house terming it as a "landmark legislation". Despite the economic sanctions by other countries, Sam defended the bill, stating that any economic consequence that the country may face would be negligible.[27][28][29][30] In 2021, George threatened to assault Australian High Commissioner Gregory Andrews for his support of the LGBTQI community.[31][32] In 2023, he criticised U.S. vice president Kamala Harris for supporting the human rights of LGBTQ people.[33]
Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo interviewed Sam George on CNN on October 9 about his proposal for the bill.[34]
Personal life
[edit]Sam George is a Christian.[1] He is a member of the Perez Chapel International.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Parliament of Ghana". parliament of ghana. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Groups in US and others offered me money to drop anti-LGBTQ+ bill – Sam George - MyJoyOnline.com". myjoyonline. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ Afanyi Dadzie, Ebenezer (22 November 2015). "#NDCDecides: Sam George crushes Prampram 'Mugabe' ET Mensah". CitiFM. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ "Sam George: Lack of bed and ambulance led to death of a 12-year-old - MyJoyOnline.com". myjoyonline. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ "CONSTITUENCY AUTONOMY IN THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY". Parliamentary Affairs. 1976. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.pa.a054171. ISSN 1460-2482.
- ^ "Sam George wins Ningo-Prampram Constituency". Graphic Online. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ UKGCC (10 July 2018). "HON. SAMUEL NARTEY GEORGE". UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "GMA calls for robust reforms in Ghana's healthcare system - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ "Ayawaso West Wuogon shooting: Government is yet to compensate me - Victim - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ Nartey, Laud (22 January 2022). "Sam George pleads with Akufo-Addo to give facelift to Prampram hospital". 3NEWS. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Nartey, Laud (18 January 2022). "Overall Best MP: Ningo-Prampram NDC congratulates Sam George". 3NEWS. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Ndetei, Chris (21 October 2019). "All you should know about NDC MP for Ningo Prampram, Mr. Sam George". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Parliament of Ghana". parliament of ghana. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ "Sam George earns masters degree in conflict, peace and security". GhanaWeb. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ Dzakpata, Fred (16 December 2022). "Sam George graduates from LSE with MSc in international strategy and diplomacy". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ "Sam George graduates from UK school as first Ghanaian in his course". GhanaWeb. 15 December 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ "Sam Nartey George, Biography". mobile ghanaweb. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ "#NDCDecides: Sam George crushes Prampram 'Mugabe' ET Mensah". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 22 November 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ "Sam George wins Ningo-Prampram Constituency". Graphic Online. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Parliament - Ningo / Prampram Constituency Election 2016 Results". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Sam George Wins Ningo-Prampram Constituency". Peacefmonline- Ghana news. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "NDC primaries: Sam George retains Ningo Prampram". Graphic Online. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ Abedu-Kennedy, Dorcas (13 May 2023). "Sam George wins Ningo-Prampram NDC primary with over 1,000 votes". Adomonline. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Sam George has secured a third term as Member of Parliament for the Ningo-Prampram Constituency". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "Sam George; 7 other MPs sponsor bill for criminalization LGBTQI+ activities". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "Economic consequence of passing Anti-LGBT bill negligible - Sam George - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ Nartey, Laud (4 March 2024). "Anti-lgbtqi bill: Sam George tells US' Matt Miller to rather be interested in American children killed in gun violence | 3News". 3news.com. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ admin (8 December 2023). "Sam George accuses Majority of deliberately delaying anti-gay bill ..but Committee Chairman denies allegation". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ McKenzie, David (14 March 2024). "Analysis: In deciding on anti-gay law, Ghana's president is caught between a rock and a hard place". CNN. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Ayamga, Emmanuel (13 May 2021). "'I'll beat him!' - Sam George warns Australian High Commissioner over LGBT pressure". Pulse Ghana.
- ^ "Apologise to the Australian High Commissioner for your 'disgraceful' utterances – Manasseh tells Sam George". GhanaWeb. 15 May 2021.
- ^ "You're the last person who should talk about human rights – Sam George to Kamala Harris". GhanaWeb. 29 March 2023.
- ^ "WATCH: Ghana lawmaker roasts Larry Madowo in CNN interview". Nairobi News. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
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