What started as a Facebook allegation has now turned into a full-blown legal warning. Here’s everything you need to know about the viral Lexus vehicle controversy involving Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Samuel Nartey George.
1. The allegation came from Facebook
P.K. Sarpong, a known political commentator, alleged in a Facebook post that Sam George was driving a “top-of-the-range, unregistered Lexus vehicle”—and claimed it was a gift.
2. He linked it to a presidential directive
Sarpong referenced a past directive from former President John Dramani Mahama, which supposedly barred government appointees from accepting gifts. He implied that Sam George had violated this code of ethics.
3. The gifter’s identity? “Kept to his chest”
In a dramatic twist, Sarpong claimed to know who gave the car but wouldn’t say, adding suspense by declaring he was “keeping the name to his chest for now.” Cryptic much?
4. Sam George has lawyered up
Sam George isn’t taking the accusations lightly. Through his legal team, he described the claims as “categorically false” and “defamatory.” He says the intent behind the post was to tarnish his reputation.
5. He’s demanding three things
The minister’s legal team has issued a cease-and-desist letter and wants Sarpong to:
- Take down the post
- Publicly retract the claim
- Issue an unqualified apology
All of this must happen by May 27, 2025—or else legal action follows.
- A defamation lawsuit could be next
If P.K. Sarpong refuses to comply, Sam George’s team says they’re ready to take it to court. The stakes? A full defamation suit that could get messy real fast.
