The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has launched a scathing attack on those who managed the AirtelTigo transaction, branding them as “enemies of the state” over what he describes as a reckless and unpatriotic deal.
Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Monday, March 24, Sam George expressed deep concern over the decision to offload the telecommunications company, which was burdened with a staggering GHC3.5 billion debt, for a token price of just one dollar.
“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.
He further revealed that the American Embassy had raised concerns over AirtelTigo’s financial obligations, particularly its debts to ATC.
“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.
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