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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.
The Ghana National Gas Company has denied allegations of wrongdoing in its recent procurement and insurance contract renewals.
In a press statement issued in Accra on April 13, 2026, the company explained that concerns raised in some media reports were linked to a change in its lead insurer.
It noted that the change followed the expiration of previous insurance contracts at the end of the year.
The company stressed that the new insurance arrangements are lawful and form part of efforts to improve its risk management system to protect its assets.
It further indicated that all contracts awarded so far have gone through the required approval processes by the Public Procurement Authority after receiving financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance.
The statement, signed by the Head of Corporate Affairs, Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
It added that management remains focused on delivering gas efficiently to meet the country’s energy needs while continuing to strengthen internal systems to ensure good corporate governance and compliance.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has clarified that it now supports the implementation of the Publican Artificial Intelligence system at the country’s ports, following earlier concerns raised in 2025.
In a press statement issued on April 9, the Association explained that claims suggesting it still opposes the system are misleading and based on outdated information from a December 18, 2025 media publication.
It noted that its earlier concerns were legitimate, pointing to a lack of stakeholder consultation, as well as issues related to data security, transparency, and system integration.
At the time, it called for broader engagement to ensure the system would be credible and beneficial to all stakeholders.
According to the statement, the Government of Ghana, through the Finance Ministry and the Ghana Revenue Authority, has since engaged industry players, including the Association, to address those concerns.
The Association described the engagements as constructive, indicating that they helped resolve key issues and showed government’s commitment to improving the system’s implementation.
As a result, it affirmed its support for the Publican AI system, which has already been rolled out at the ports.
The Association acknowledged that the system is facing some operational challenges but noted that such difficulties are common with major technological reforms.
It added that authorities are taking steps to resolve the issues.
It highlighted the potential benefits of the system, including improved revenue mobilisation, increased transparency, reduced revenue leakages, and a decline in unethical practices at the ports.
The statement cautioned the public against attempts by some individuals and groups to misrepresent its position, stressing that such actions undermine national progress.
It further emphasised that it will not allow itself to be used for propaganda or agendas that do not serve the interests of importers, exporters, and the wider economy.
The Executive Secretary of the Association, Samson Asaki Awingobit, signed the statement, reaffirming the group’s commitment to supporting reforms that improve efficiency at the ports and promote a fair trading environment.
By: Jacob Aggrey
