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Communication minister guarantees AT staff jobs as government moves to merge them with Telecel
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), has assured staff and customers of AT (formerly AirtelTigo) that their interests will be fully protected as government takes steps to merge the company with Telecel Ghana.
Speaking at a staff engagement at AT Head Office yesterday, in Accra, George announced that all 300 permanent employees of AT will be retained under the new entity.
“This is not a re-application process. It is a continuation of your contracts. Every one of you will be absorbed, unless you personally choose to leave,” he stressed.
The merger, he explained, is a direct response to AT’s precarious financial situation, with the company incurring over $10 million in losses within eight months this year alone.
He added that by consolidating AT with Telecel, the government aims to cut costs, eliminate duplication, and create a stronger competitor in Ghana’s telecom market.
“It makes no sense for two networks to operate separately on the same tower, both paying twice while both struggle. A merger is the smart and sustainable choice,” Sam George emphasised.
According to him, more than 3.2 million AT subscribers were already being seamlessly migrated onto Telecel’s network through a national roaming arrangement, a process the Minister described as “98% smooth”
Mr.Nartey George outlined that the integration would unfold in three phases:Technical migration nearly complete, with roaming already operational.
Also, human resource alignment ensuring all staff are absorbed before the end of September.
Additionally, commercial restructuring to be finalised within the shortest possible time, establishing the framework for the merged company.
On the financing front, the Minister was frank about the scale of investment required to sustain the new operator, pegging it at $600 million over the next four years.
He confirmed that government would inject resources, including proceeds from spectrum sales, while inviting Telecel and other partners to co-invest.
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
