The Minority Caucus has strongly condemned ongoing plans by government to consolidate AT with Telecel, alleging that the Communications Minister, Sam George is hastily attempting to dispose off AT, a strategic national asset.
Ranking member on the Information and Communications committee, Matthew Nyindam, accused Sam George of rejecting a proposal by Canadian firm Rektron to purchase shares in AT to merge the telecommunication with Telecel to pursue a personal agenda.
Addressing journalists in Parliament on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, he said the ongoing arrangement lacks parliamentary oversight, and must be immediately halted for a parliamentary inquiry.
The Minority is demanding:
- An immediate halt to the current restructuring or consolidation process;
- A comprehensive parliamentary inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the transaction;
- Full disclosure of all related agreements, correspondence, and reports;
- Release of transactional advice, including recommendations from AFROTEX/Rektron on the “highest and best use” of AT Ghana;
- A thorough financial assessment of AT Ghana to determine its debt levels and resolve the impasse that led to service disruptions.
According to Matthew Nyindam, the proposed deal is not just a business but touches on the preservation of a national institution that has been vital to Ghana’s progress.
“This is not merely about the sale of a company,” Nyindam said. “It is about protecting national institutions that have served Ghana diligently, nurtured some of the finest talents in the industry, and proved their strategic importance in moments of national crisis.”
“We must act decisively to ensure that AT remains in the hands of Ghanaians and continues to serve customers of our digital and economic future,” he added.
Nyindam insisted that such a significant decision must not bypass Parliament.
“Any decision regarding the future of AT must be subject to full parliamentary scrutiny,” he emphasized.
