Ningo-Prampram: We support Samuel Nartey George and demand investigation into military brutality

The group says Sam George was justified in speaking out over reports of military brutality against lawful constituents, insisting that his intervention was motivated by his responsibility to protect the welfare and rights of the people he represents.

In a press statement issued on Monday, November 9, 2026, the group condemned any act of excessive force, abuse of authority or brutality against civilians and called on the appropriate authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident.

The constituents argued that Mr George’s video commentary on the incident should not be interpreted as an attack on the Ghana Armed Forces but rather as an expression of concern by an elected representative over the treatment of his people.

“We believe his intervention was driven by concern for the people he represents and not by any ill intention towards the Ghana Armed Forces or the military institution. His concerns should therefore be understood within the context of his responsibility as a representative of his people.”

“We respect the Ghana Armed Forces and recognise the sacrifices of the many men and women who serve our country with honour. However, respect for our security institutions must go hand in hand with accountability and respect for the rights of ordinary citizens.”

While reaffirming their respect for the Ghana Armed Forces and acknowledging the sacrifices of military personnel, the group stressed that respect for security institutions must go hand in hand with accountability and the protection of citizens’ rights.

The group also appealed to President John Dramani Mahama not to allow the controversy to undermine his relationship with Mr George or affect the confidence he has reposed in the minister.

It expressed appreciation for what it described as the cordial relationship and mutual respect between the President and the minister, urging the President to appreciate the circumstances that informed Mr George’s intervention.

The constituents further expressed concern about what they described as attempts by individuals or groups to exploit the incident to push for the minister’s removal, dismissal or reshuffle.

“As constituents, we have observed with appreciation the President’s confidence in Hon. Samuel Nartey George and the important responsibility entrusted to him in government. We do not take this relationship and the President’s demonstrated support for the Minister for granted.”

“We believe that the President, as a father of the nation and a leader committed to fairness and justice, will appreciate the context of the Minister’s actions and the genuine concerns that motivated his intervention. We respectfully appeal to His Excellency not to allow the unfortunate developments surrounding this incident to overshadow the Minister’s commitment to national service and the people of Ningo-Prampram.”

They stressed that their position was not borne out of hostility towards the military or any state institution but was a call for justice, accountability, mutual respect and the protection of every Ghanaian.

“We believe that a strong government is one that listens to its citizens, protects its people and allows its representatives to raise legitimate concerns without fear of political victimisation,” the statement added.