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Sam George holds [[homophobia|anti-LGBTI]] views, He alongside seven other [[Member of parliament|Members of Parliament]] submitted a private bill to push for the criminalization of [[LGBT|LGBTQI]]+ 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 consequences sited by the Western super powers, Sam progressively defended the bill stating that any economic consequence that the country may face will 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> |
Sam George holds [[homophobia|anti-LGBTI]] views, He alongside seven other [[Member of parliament|Members of Parliament]] submitted a private bill to push for the criminalization of [[LGBT|LGBTQI]]+ 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 consequences sited by the Western super powers, Sam progressively defended the bill stating that any economic consequence that the country may face will 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> |
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Kenyan [[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> |
Kenyan [[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> |
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Samuel Nartey George | |
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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. He is from Ahwiam, Old Ningo.[2][3][4] He is a member of the National Democratic Congress.[5] In November 2015, he defeated the incumbent E. T. Mensah to represent the party in the 2016 parliamentary elections for Ningo-Prampram Constituency.[6][7][8] He is currently a member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing Ningo-Prampram constituency.[9][10][11][12]
Early life and education
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).[13] He has an Executive Masters (Dissertation) (Conflict, Peace, and Security) from the Kofi Anann International Peacekeeping and Training Center(KAIPTC).[13][14] In December 2022, he graduated with an MSc in International Strategy and Diplomacy from the London School of Economics and Political Science(External).[15][16]
Career
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.[17]
Politics
Ideology
Sam George holds 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".[18]
Elections
Sam George on 21 November 2015 toppled the incumbent Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram Hon. Enoch Teye Mensah (MP since 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 whiles 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, Mr. Sylvester Tetteh of the NPP, who polled 13, 588 votes.[20][21][22]
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 NDC 2023 primaries for a chance to represent the party in the 2024 parliamentary elections. He won with 1,036 votes.[23][24]
Parliamentary committees
Sam George is currently a member of both the Public Accounts Committee and the Communications Committee.[1]
Advocacy for Bill against LGBTQ+
Sam George holds anti-LGBTI views, He alongside seven other Members of Parliament submitted a private bill to push for the criminalization of LGBTQI+ activities in the country.[25] He led the eight-member committee and made a presentation to the house terming it as a "landmark legislation". Despite the economic consequences sited by the Western super powers, Sam progressively defended the bill stating that any economic consequence that the country may face will be negligible.[26][27][28][29]
Kenyan Larry Madowo interviewed Sam George on CNN on October 9 about his proposal for the bill.[30]
Personal life
Sam George is a Christian.[1]He is a member of the Perez Chapel International.
References
- ^ a b c "Parliament of Ghana". parliament of ghana. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ghana: anti-gay bill proposing 10-year prison sentences sparks outrage, The Guardian, 23 July 2021
- ^ "#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; 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.
- ^ "WATCH: Ghana lawmaker roasts Larry Madowo in CNN interview". Nairobi News. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2024.