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The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has strongly criticized those responsible for managing the AirtelTigo transaction, labeling them as “enemies of the state” for overseeing the sale of the telecommunications company under controversial terms.
His remarks follow revelations that AirtelTigo, which was burdened with a GHC3.5 billion debt, was sold for a mere one dollar.
Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Monday, March 24, Sam George questioned the patriotism of those involved in the deal, emphasizing the financial burden it has placed on the government.
“Those who managed the AirtelTigo process are enemies of our state and individuals who have no sense of patriotism. So for anybody to have told us that they bought AirtelTigo for one dollar, and now that we have taken over the ministry, ATC (American Tower Company), just one of the companies AirtelTigo owes, has presented us with a bill of 1.5 billion Ghana Cedis,” he stated.
The Minister further disclosed that discussions with the American Embassy highlighted significant financial obligations linked to AirtelTigo.
“The American Embassy, along with their team, was in my office, and one of the major issues raised was the indebtedness to ATC. The debt sitting on the books of AirtelTigo exceeds 3.5 billion Ghana Cedis.
“So if someone told you that they bought it for one dollar, who is going to pay the 1.3 billion that is sitting there and accumulating interest?” he questioned.
Sam George’s comments have sparked fresh concerns over the transparency and accountability of the AirtelTigo transaction, with calls for further investigations into the financial arrangements surrounding the deal.
