The Minority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has condemned the government’s plans to consolidate AT Ghana with Telecel, alleging Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George is rushing to offload a strategic national asset without legislative oversight, as stated in a press briefing on October 15, 2025.
Information and Communications Committee Ranking Member Matthew Nyindam accused George of rejecting a Canadian firm Rektron’s proposal to buy shares in AT for a merger with Telecel, pursuing a “personal agenda” instead. “This is not merely about the sale of a company… It is about protecting national institutions,” Nyindam asserted, demanding an immediate halt to the process and a full parliamentary inquiry.
The Minority’s five-point ultimatum includes:
Suspending the restructuring until scrutiny.
Disclosing all agreements and reports.
Releasing AFROTEX/Rektron’s “highest and best use” recommendations.
Conducting a financial assessment of AT’s debts and backlog.
Parliamentary review of the transaction.
AT Ghana, a state-owned telecom, has faced service disruptions due to funding shortfalls, while Telecel—formerly Vodafone Ghana—seeks expansion. Nyindam warned that bypassing Parliament undermines national interests and risks “selling off” a vital asset without accountability.
