Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Samuel Nartey George has defended the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) following criticism over the agency’s recent enforcement actions.
In a post shared on X on May 23, 2026, Sam George said the Ministry and NITA were only enforcing laws and regulations already passed by Parliament.
According to him, criticisms based on misinformation and social media trends would not be taken seriously.
“I have always reiterated that personally and officially, I am always open to informed and constructive criticism and opinions,” he wrote.
He argued that some criticisms were intended to mislead the public.
“Criticisms that jump on bandwagon trends and fail to be based on fact are treated with contempt because they are not only mischievous but intended to misinform,” he stated.
Attached images in the post showed portions of existing laws and regulations, including the National Information Technology Agency Act, 2008 (Act 771), the Electronic Transactions Act, 2008 (Act 772), the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations, 2023 (L.I. 2481), and the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (L.I. 2512).
The documents highlighted provisions granting NITA authority to regulate, license, certify, and charge fees for electronic transactions and digital service providers.
Sam George rejected claims that NITA was acting illegally, insisting the agency’s actions were fully backed by law.
“To all the ‘IT Professionals’ who all of a sudden are making all manner of spurious claims that the Ministry through its Agency – NITA – is acting illegally, please read the National Information Technology Agency Act, 2008,” he wrote.
He also clarified that the proposed new legislation being discussed publicly has not yet been presented to Parliament.
“The Ministry is simply ENFORCING existing legislation that has been on our books since 2008, 2023 and 2025. The proposed new legislation has NOT even been laid before Parliament,” he added.
The minister challenged critics to identify any action by NITA that is not supported by law.
“I welcome anyone to point out which specific action of the Agency is NOT backed by a provision under the stated legislation. We have a Country to build, and we will ensure enforcement and sanity in our Technology space,” he stated.
The backlash against NITA followed the agency’s enforcement of registration, certification, and compliance requirements for ICT firms, fintech companies, internet service providers, and other digital platforms operating in Ghana.
Some technology professionals and industry players have raised concerns over the fees and licensing requirements, warning that the measures could negatively affect startups and small technology businesses.
