Sam George Supports DKB Amid Data Depletion Controversy
The digital landscape in Ghana witnessed a surge in discussion after Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Minister Sam Nartey George voiced his support for comedian DKB’s initial complaints about data depletion, placing the blame on user behavior. This stance emerged from the Government Accountability Series held on August 1, 2025, following widespread debate on social media.
Unpacking the Data Depletion Saga
Popular comedian DKB initiated the controversy by publicly expressing concerns about his mobile data bundles rapidly disappearing. This prompted an investigation by the National Communications Authority (NCA). Subsequently, DKB issued an apology, acknowledging that hidden app usage was responsible for the accelerated data loss. Despite this clarification, the comedian received significant criticism on social media, with some accusing him of political bias. Addressing this complex issue, Minister Sam George, speaking at the Government Accountability Series, emphasized that the ministry’s team had investigated every complaint, and each probe pointed to user settings and behavior as the primary culprits behind data consumption issues. His comments provided context to the existing debate around mobile data usage and transparency within the African digital sector.
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