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'''Samuel Nartey George''' (born 22 January 1985)<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Parliament of Ghana |url=https://www.parliament.gh/mps?mp=72 |access-date=10 December 2022 |website=parliament of ghana}}</ref> is a [[Ghanaian]] [[politician]]. He is from Ahwiam, Old [[Old Ningo|Ningo]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nartey|first=Laud|date=22 January 2022|title=Sam George pleads with Akufo-Addo to give facelift to Prampram hospital|url=https://3news.com/sam-george-pleads-with-akufo-addo-to-give-facelift-to-prampram-hospital/|access-date=24 January 2022|website=3NEWS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nartey|first=Laud|date=18 January 2022|title=Overall Best MP: Ningo-Prampram NDC congratulates Sam George|url=https://3news.com/overall-best-mp-ningo-prampram-ndc-congratulates-sam-george/|access-date=24 January 2022|website=3NEWS}}</ref> He is a member of the [[National Democratic Congress (Ghana)|National Democratic Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2022 |title=Groups in US and others offered me money to drop anti-LGBTQ+ bill – Sam George - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/groups-in-us-and-others-offered-me-money-to-drop-anti-lgbtq-bill-sam-george/ |access-date=16 May 2022 |website=myjoyonline |language=en-US}}</ref> In November 2015, he defeated the incumbent [[Enoch Teye Mensah|E. T. Mensah]] to represent the party in the [[2016 Ghanaian general election|2016 parliamentary elections]] for [[Ningo-Prampram (Ghana parliament constituency)|Ningo-Prampram]] Constituency.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Afanyi Dadzie |first1=Ebenezer |date=22 November 2015 |title=#NDCDecides: Sam George crushes Prampram 'Mugabe' ET Mensah |url=http://citifmonline.com/2015/11/22/ndcdecides-sam-george-crushes-prampram-mugabe-et-mensah-2/ |accessdate=30 November 2015 |website= |publisher=CitiFM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam George: Lack of bed and ambulance led to death of a 12-year-old - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/sam-george-lack-of-bed-and-ambulance-led-to-death-of-a-12-year-old/ |access-date=18 May 2021 |website=myjoyonline. |language=en-US}}</ref> He is currently a member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing Ningo-Prampram constituency.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Sam George wins Ningo-Prampram Constituency|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/sam-george-wins-ningo-prampram.html|access-date=24 November 2020|website=Graphic Online|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=UKGCC|date=10 July 2018|title=HON. SAMUEL NARTEY GEORGE|url=https://ukgcc.com.gh/hon-samuel-nartey-george/|access-date=24 November 2020|website=UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=GMA calls for robust reforms in Ghana's healthcare system - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/gma-calls-for-robust-reforms-in-ghanas-healthcare-system/ |access-date=18 May 2021 |website=Myjoyonline |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayawaso West Wuogon shooting: Government is yet to compensate me - Victim - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/ayawaso-west-wuogon-shooting-government-is-yet-to-compensate-me-victim/ |access-date=22 May 2021 |website=Myjoyonline. |language=en-US}}</ref> He holds homophobic views, being the main champion of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill.
'''Samuel Nartey George''' (born 22 January 1985)<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Parliament of Ghana |url=https://www.parliament.gh/mps?mp=72 |access-date=10 December 2022 |website=parliament of ghana}}</ref> is a [[Ghanaian]] politician and agricultural engineer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parliament of Ghana |url=https://www.parliament.gh/mps?mp=72 |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=www.parliament.gh}}</ref> He is a member of the [[National Democratic Congress (Ghana)|National Democratic Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2022 |title=Groups in US and others offered me money to drop anti-LGBTQ+ bill – Sam George - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/groups-in-us-and-others-offered-me-money-to-drop-anti-lgbtq-bill-sam-george/ |access-date=16 May 2022 |website=myjoyonline |language=en-US}}</ref> He defeated the incumbent [[Enoch Teye Mensah|E. T. Mensah]] to represent the party in the [[2016 Ghanaian general election|2016 parliamentary elections]] for [[Ningo-Prampram (Ghana parliament constituency)|Ningo-Prampram]] Constituency.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Afanyi Dadzie |first1=Ebenezer |date=22 November 2015 |title=#NDCDecides: Sam George crushes Prampram 'Mugabe' ET Mensah |url=http://citifmonline.com/2015/11/22/ndcdecides-sam-george-crushes-prampram-mugabe-et-mensah-2/ |accessdate=30 November 2015 |website= |publisher=CitiFM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam George: Lack of bed and ambulance led to death of a 12-year-old - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/sam-george-lack-of-bed-and-ambulance-led-to-death-of-a-12-year-old/ |access-date=18 May 2021 |website=myjoyonline. |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |date=1976 |title=CONSTITUENCY AUTONOMY IN THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.pa.a054171 |journal=Parliamentary Affairs |doi=10.1093/oxfordjournals.pa.a054171 |issn=1460-2482}}</ref> He is a member of the eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, representing Ningo-Prampram constituency.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Sam George wins Ningo-Prampram Constituency|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/sam-george-wins-ningo-prampram.html|access-date=24 November 2020|website=Graphic Online|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=UKGCC|date=10 July 2018|title=HON. SAMUEL NARTEY GEORGE|url=https://ukgcc.com.gh/hon-samuel-nartey-george/|access-date=24 November 2020|website=UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=GMA calls for robust reforms in Ghana's healthcare system - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/gma-calls-for-robust-reforms-in-ghanas-healthcare-system/ |access-date=18 May 2021 |website=Myjoyonline |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayawaso West Wuogon shooting: Government is yet to compensate me - Victim - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/ayawaso-west-wuogon-shooting-government-is-yet-to-compensate-me-victim/ |access-date=22 May 2021 |website=Myjoyonline. |language=en-US}}</ref> He is from Ahwiam, Old [[Old Ningo|Ningo]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nartey|first=Laud|date=22 January 2022|title=Sam George pleads with Akufo-Addo to give facelift to Prampram hospital|url=https://3news.com/sam-george-pleads-with-akufo-addo-to-give-facelift-to-prampram-hospital/|access-date=24 January 2022|website=3NEWS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nartey|first=Laud|date=18 January 2022|title=Overall Best MP: Ningo-Prampram NDC congratulates Sam George|url=https://3news.com/overall-best-mp-ningo-prampram-ndc-congratulates-sam-george/|access-date=24 January 2022|website=3NEWS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ndetei |first=Chris |date=2019-10-21 |title=All you should know about NDC MP for Ningo Prampram, Mr. Sam George |url=https://yen.com.gh/135349-sam-george-biography-interesting-facts.html |access-date=2024-05-03 |website=Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. |language=en}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Sam Nartey George was born on 22 January 1985 in [[Somanya]] in the [[Eastern Region (Ghana)|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).<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Parliament of Ghana |url=https://www.parliament.gh/mps?mp=72 |access-date=25 July 2022 |website=parliament of ghana}}</ref> He has an Executive Masters (Dissertation) (Conflict, Peace, and Security) from the [[Kofi Annan|Kofi Anann]] International Peacekeeping and Training Center(KAIPTC).<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 January 2021 |title=Sam George earns masters degree in conflict, peace and security |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Sam-George-earns-masters-degree-in-conflict-peace-and-security-1167982 |access-date=25 July 2022 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref> In December 2022, he graduated with an MSc in International Strategy and Diplomacy from the [[London School of Economics and Political Science]](External).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dzakpata |first=Fred |date=16 December 2022 |title=Sam George graduates from LSE with MSc in international strategy and diplomacy |url=https://asaaseradio.com/sam-george-graduates-from-lse-with-msc-in-international-strategy-and-diplomacy/ |access-date=16 December 2022 |website=Asaase Radio |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 December 2022 |title=Sam George graduates from UK school as first Ghanaian in his course |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Sam-George-graduates-from-UK-school-as-first-Ghanaian-in-his-course-1680856 |access-date=16 December 2022 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref>
Sam Nartey George was born on 22 January 1985 in [[Somanya]] in the [[Eastern Region (Ghana)|Eastern Region]] of Ghana. He obtained a BSc. in Agricultural Engineering (Soil & Water Engineering) from [[Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology|KNUST]] and an L.L.B from the University of London (External).<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Parliament of Ghana |url=https://www.parliament.gh/mps?mp=72 |access-date=25 July 2022 |website=parliament of ghana}}</ref> He has an Executive Masters (Dissertation) (Conflict, Peace, and Security) from the [[Kofi Annan|Kofi Anann]] International Peacekeeping and Training Center(KAIPTC).<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 January 2021 |title=Sam George earns masters degree in conflict, peace and security |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Sam-George-earns-masters-degree-in-conflict-peace-and-security-1167982 |access-date=25 July 2022 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref> In December 2022, he graduated with an MSc in International Strategy and Diplomacy from the [[London School of Economics and Political Science]](External).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dzakpata |first=Fred |date=16 December 2022 |title=Sam George graduates from LSE with MSc in international strategy and diplomacy |url=https://asaaseradio.com/sam-george-graduates-from-lse-with-msc-in-international-strategy-and-diplomacy/ |access-date=16 December 2022 |website=Asaase Radio |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 December 2022 |title=Sam George graduates from UK school as first Ghanaian in his course |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Sam-George-graduates-from-UK-school-as-first-Ghanaian-in-his-course-1680856 |access-date=16 December 2022 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Sam Nartey George was the assistant director at the Office of the Head of [[Civil service|Civil Service]] from 2010 to 2014 and a communications specialist at the office of the President from 2014 to 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Nartey George, Biography |url=https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/person/Sam-Nartey-George-3115 |access-date=21 July 2022 |website=mobile ghanaweb}}</ref>
Sam Nartey George was the assistant director at the Office of the Head of [[Civil service|Civil Service]] from 2010 to 2014 and a communications specialist at the office of the President from 2014 to 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Nartey George, Biography |url=https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/person/Sam-Nartey-George-3115 |access-date=21 July 2022 |website=mobile ghanaweb}}</ref>


== Politics ==
===Electoral history===
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==== Elections ====
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On 21 November 2015, Sam George defeated the incumbent Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram [[Enoch Teye Mensah|Hon. Enoch Teye Mensah]] (MP from 1996-2015) in the [[National Democratic Congress (Ghana)|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%.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 November 2015 |title=#NDCDecides: Sam George crushes Prampram ‘Mugabe’ ET Mensah |url=https://citifmonline.com/2015/11/ndcdecides-sam-george-crushes-prampram-mugabe-et-mensah-2/ |access-date=21 July 2022 |website=Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always |language=en-US}}</ref>


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 [[New Patriotic Party|NPP]], who polled 13,588 votes.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |title=Sam George wins Ningo-Prampram Constituency |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/sam-george-wins-ningo-prampram.html |access-date=24 November 2020 |website=Graphic Online |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=FM |first=Peace |title=Parliament - Ningo / Prampram Constituency Election 2016 Results |url=http://ghanaelections.peacefmonline.com/pages/2016/parliament/greateraccra/128/index.php |access-date=24 November 2020 |website=Ghana Elections - Peace FM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Online |first=Peace FM |title=Sam George Wins Ningo-Prampram Constituency |url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/politics/politics/201612/300547.php |access-date=24 November 2020 |website=Peacefmonline- Ghana news}}</ref>
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=== Elections ===
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Sam George on 21 November 2015 toppled the incumbent Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram [[Enoch Teye Mensah|Hon. Enoch Teye Mensah]] (MP since 1996-2015) in the [[National Democratic Congress (Ghana)|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 whiles E. T. Mensah polled 2,831 representing 38.5%.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 November 2015 |title=#NDCDecides: Sam George crushes Prampram ‘Mugabe’ ET Mensah |url=https://citifmonline.com/2015/11/ndcdecides-sam-george-crushes-prampram-mugabe-et-mensah-2/ |access-date=21 July 2022 |website=Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always |language=en-US}}</ref>


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, Mr. Sylvester Tetteh of the NPP, who polled 13, 588 votes.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |title=Sam George wins Ningo-Prampram Constituency |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/sam-george-wins-ningo-prampram.html |access-date=24 November 2020 |website=Graphic Online |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=FM |first=Peace |title=Parliament - Ningo / Prampram Constituency Election 2016 Results |url=http://ghanaelections.peacefmonline.com/pages/2016/parliament/greateraccra/128/index.php |access-date=24 November 2020 |website=Ghana Elections - Peace FM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Online |first=Peace FM |title=Sam George Wins Ningo-Prampram Constituency |url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/politics/politics/201612/300547.php |access-date=24 November 2020 |website=Peacefmonline- Ghana news}}</ref>
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 [[National Democratic Congress (Ghana)|NDC]] 2023 primaries for a chance to represent the party in the 2024 parliamentary elections. He won with 1,036 votes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NDC primaries: Sam George retains Ningo Prampram |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/ndc-primaries-sam-george-retains-ningo-prampram.html |access-date=13 May 2023 |website=Graphic Online |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Abedu-Kennedy |first=Dorcas |date=13 May 2023 |title=Sam George wins Ningo-Prampram NDC primary with over 1,000 votes |url=https://www.adomonline.com/sam-george-wins-ningo-prampram-ndc-primary-with-over-1000-votes/ |access-date=13 May 2023 |website=Adomonline. |language=en-US}}</ref>


During the 2024 elections, he won again to mark his 3rd term as MP for the Constituency over his opponent Michael Tetteh Eku.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam George has secured a third term as Member of Parliament for the Ningo-Prampram Constituency. |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/blogs/mercy360/Sam-George-has-secured-a-third-term-as-Member-of-Parliament-for-the-Ningo-Prampram-Constituency-4361 |access-date=8 December 2024 |website=GhanaWeb}}</ref>
Sam George on Saturday, 13 May 2023 was retained as National Democratic Congress parliamentary representative for the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram Constituency by beating Michael Kwettey Nettey in the [[National Democratic Congress (Ghana)|NDC]] 2023 primaries for a chance to represent the party in the 2024 parliamentary elections. He won with 1,036 votes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NDC primaries: Sam George retains Ningo Prampram |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/ndc-primaries-sam-george-retains-ningo-prampram.html |access-date=13 May 2023 |website=Graphic Online |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Abedu-Kennedy |first=Dorcas |date=13 May 2023 |title=Sam George wins Ningo-Prampram NDC primary with over 1,000 votes |url=https://www.adomonline.com/sam-george-wins-ningo-prampram-ndc-primary-with-over-1000-votes/ |access-date=13 May 2023 |website=Adomonline. |language=en-US}}</ref>


=== Parliamentary committees ===
==== Parliamentary committees ====
Sam George is currently a member of both the Public Accounts Committee and the Communications Committee.<ref name=":2" />
Sam George is a member of both the [[Public accounts committee|Public Accounts Committee]] and the Communications Committee.<ref name=":2" />


=== Ideology ===
=== Anti-LGBTI legislation ===
Alongside seven other [[Member of parliament|Members of Parliament]], he submitted a private bill to push for the criminalization of [[LGBT|LGBTI]] activities in the country.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-29 |title=Sam George; 7 other MPs sponsor bill for criminalization LGBTQI+ activities |url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/06/sam-george-7-other-mps-sponsor-bill-for-criminalization-lgbtqi-activities/ |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana |language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-10 |title=Economic consequence of passing Anti-LGBT bill negligible - Sam George - MyJoyOnline |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/economic-consequence-of-passing-anti-lgbt-bill-negligible-sam-george/ |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nartey |first=Laud |date=2024-03-04 |title=Anti-lgbtqi bill: Sam George tells US’ Matt Miller to rather be interested in American children killed in gun violence {{!}} 3News |url=https://3news.com/news/anti-lgbtqi-bill-sam-george-tells-us-matt-miller-to-rather-be-interested-in-american-children-killed-in-gun-violence/ |access-date=2024-03-18 |website=3news.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2023-12-08 |title=Sam George accuses Majority of deliberately delaying anti-gay bill ..but Committee Chairman denies allegation |url=https://www.ghanaiantimes.com.gh/sam-george-accuses-majority-of-deliberately-delaying-anti-gay-bill-but-committee-chairman-denies-allegation/ |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=Ghanaian Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McKenzie |first=David |date=2024-03-14 |title=Analysis: In deciding on anti-gay law, Ghana’s president is caught between a rock and a hard place |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/14/africa/analysis-ghana-antigay-law-intl/index.html |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, George threatened to assault Australian High Commissioner [[Gregory Andrews]] for his support of the LGBTQI community.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ayamga |first1=Emmanuel |title=‘I’ll beat him!’ - Sam George warns Australian High Commissioner over LGBT pressure |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/sam-george-threatens-to-beat-up-australian-high-commissioner-over-lgbt-pressure/jqy0vcg |work=Pulse Ghana |date=13 May 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Apologise to the Australian High Commissioner for your ‘disgraceful’ utterances – Manasseh tells Sam George |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Apologise-to-the-Australian-High-Commissioner-for-your-disgraceful-utterances-Manasseh-tells-Sam-George-1262068 |work=GhanaWeb |date=15 May 2021}}</ref> In 2023, he criticised U.S. vice president [[Kamala Harris]] for supporting the human rights of LGBTQ people.<ref>{{cite news |title=You’re the last person who should talk about human rights – Sam George to Kamala Harris |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/You-re-the-last-person-who-should-talk-about-human-rights-Sam-George-to-Kamala-Harris-1739555 |work=GhanaWeb |date=29 March 2023}}</ref>
Sam George holds [[homophobia|anti-LGBTI]] views and has described [[homosexuality]] as a "[[perversion]]". In 2021, together with other Members of Parliament he proposed a law criminalizing homosexuality and many forms of LGBTI support and activism, even medical support. The draft has been widely criticized by human rights activists for its "cruelty".<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/jul/23/ghana-anti-gay-bill-proposing-10-year-prison-sentences-sparks-outrage Ghana: anti-gay bill proposing 10-year prison sentences sparks outrage], The Guardian, 23 July 2021</ref>

Kenyan journalist [[Larry Madowo]] interviewed Sam George on [[CNN International|CNN]] on October 9 about his proposal for the bill.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-12 |title=WATCH: Ghana lawmaker roasts Larry Madowo in CNN interview |url=https://nairobinews.nation.africa/watch-ghana-lawmaker-roasts-larry-madowo-in-cnn-interview/ |access-date=2024-03-18 |website=Nairobi News |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Sam George is a Christian.<ref name=":2" />
Sam George is a Christian.<ref name=":2" /> He is a member of the Perez Chapel International.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 00:09, 8 January 2025

Samuel Nartey George
George in 2021
Member of Parliament
for Ningo-Prampram
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2017
Preceded byEnoch Teye Mensah
Personal details
Born
Sam Nartey George

(1985-01-22) 22 January 1985 (age 39)
NationalityGhana Ghanaian
Political partyNational Democratic Congress
Children3
Alma materKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
University of London
OccupationAgricultural engineer
CommitteesPublic 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

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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

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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

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Elections

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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

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Sam George is a member of both the Public Accounts Committee and the Communications Committee.[1]

Anti-LGBTI legislation

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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

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Sam George is a Christian.[1] He is a member of the Perez Chapel International.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Parliament of Ghana". parliament of ghana. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ Afanyi Dadzie, Ebenezer (22 November 2015). "#NDCDecides: Sam George crushes Prampram 'Mugabe' ET Mensah". CitiFM. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Sam George: Lack of bed and ambulance led to death of a 12-year-old - MyJoyOnline.com". myjoyonline. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  6. ^ "CONSTITUENCY AUTONOMY IN THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY". Parliamentary Affairs. 1976. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.pa.a054171. ISSN 1460-2482.
  7. ^ "Sam George wins Ningo-Prampram Constituency". Graphic Online. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  8. ^ UKGCC (10 July 2018). "HON. SAMUEL NARTEY GEORGE". UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  9. ^ "GMA calls for robust reforms in Ghana's healthcare system - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Ayawaso West Wuogon shooting: Government is yet to compensate me - Victim - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  11. ^ Nartey, Laud (22 January 2022). "Sam George pleads with Akufo-Addo to give facelift to Prampram hospital". 3NEWS. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  12. ^ Nartey, Laud (18 January 2022). "Overall Best MP: Ningo-Prampram NDC congratulates Sam George". 3NEWS. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ a b "Parliament of Ghana". parliament of ghana. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  15. ^ "Sam George earns masters degree in conflict, peace and security". GhanaWeb. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  16. ^ Dzakpata, Fred (16 December 2022). "Sam George graduates from LSE with MSc in international strategy and diplomacy". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  17. ^ "Sam George graduates from UK school as first Ghanaian in his course". GhanaWeb. 15 December 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  18. ^ "Sam Nartey George, Biography". mobile ghanaweb. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  19. ^ "#NDCDecides: Sam George crushes Prampram 'Mugabe' ET Mensah". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 22 November 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  20. ^ "Sam George wins Ningo-Prampram Constituency". Graphic Online. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  21. ^ FM, Peace. "Parliament - Ningo / Prampram Constituency Election 2016 Results". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  22. ^ Online, Peace FM. "Sam George Wins Ningo-Prampram Constituency". Peacefmonline- Ghana news. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  23. ^ "NDC primaries: Sam George retains Ningo Prampram". Graphic Online. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  24. ^ Abedu-Kennedy, Dorcas (13 May 2023). "Sam George wins Ningo-Prampram NDC primary with over 1,000 votes". Adomonline. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  25. ^ "Sam George has secured a third term as Member of Parliament for the Ningo-Prampram Constituency". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  26. ^ "Sam George; 7 other MPs sponsor bill for criminalization LGBTQI+ activities". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  27. ^ "Economic consequence of passing Anti-LGBT bill negligible - Sam George - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  28. ^ 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.
  29. ^ 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.
  30. ^ 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.
  31. ^ Ayamga, Emmanuel (13 May 2021). "'I'll beat him!' - Sam George warns Australian High Commissioner over LGBT pressure". Pulse Ghana.
  32. ^ "Apologise to the Australian High Commissioner for your 'disgraceful' utterances – Manasseh tells Sam George". GhanaWeb. 15 May 2021.
  33. ^ "You're the last person who should talk about human rights – Sam George to Kamala Harris". GhanaWeb. 29 March 2023.
  34. ^ "WATCH: Ghana lawmaker roasts Larry Madowo in CNN interview". Nairobi News. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2024.


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