Telecommunications company, Telecel Ghana, has dismissed claims made by the Minority in Parliament over its involvement in the management of state-owned AT (formerly known AirtelTigo), describing them as “misleading and disingenuous.”
In a statement issued by its External Affairs Department, Telecel explained that that its current engagement with AT Ghana stems solely from a National Communications Authority (NCA) directive, not from any merger or takeover arrangement.
According to the company, the NCA instructed the migration of AT Ghana’s network traffic to Telecel’s platform after ATC Ghana shut down AT’s cell sites in August 2025 over unpaid debts.
“Since September 1, 2025, Telecel Ghana has been providing national roaming services to AT as an interim measure. Without this intervention, AT customers would not have been able to use mobile voice and data services across the country,” the statement explained further.
Telecel noted that it, like all stakeholders, awaits the outcome of ongoing government processes being handled by transaction advisor KPMG.
Strong Financial Performance
The company further rejected suggestions that it lacks the financial capacity to manage operations in Ghana, revealing that it remains profitable and has recorded “a year-to-date net profit of multiple hundreds of millions of Ghana cedis.”
It said it has injected over US$240 million into the business since acquiring Vodafone Ghana in 2023, far exceeding the US$10 million figure cited by critics.
The investments, Telecel said, have gone into clearing legacy debts, modernising infrastructure, and expanding digital services across the country.
“Till date, none of the over 600 employees in the organisation have been made redundant as promised, and the company has been certified Top Employer year on year,” it added.
Corporate social responsibility
Telecel also rejected claims that its recent community and health interventions were aimed at gaining political favour, calling such assertions “unfortunate and untrue.”
The company cited recent donations of advanced cervical cancer screening equipment to the Korle Bu and Tamale Teaching Hospitals, as well as the Sefwi Wiawso Government Hospital, as part of its long-term corporate social responsibility strategy.
These, it noted, were in line with commitments made during the launch of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund in May 2025.
Telecel also referenced its continued support for the One Million Coders Programme and the sponsorship of several traditional festivals across the country, including Kwahu, Osu, Ningo, Prampram, La, Cape Coast, and Gomoa Dawurampong, stressing that all sponsorship requests came directly from Traditional Councils, not from the Communications Minister.
“It therefore beats one’s imagination that our support for this year’s Homowo Festival could be interpreted as an attempt to influence decisions concerning AT,” the company said.
Transparency and governance
Telecel reaffirmed its status as a legal entity operating under the name Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited, with the Government of Ghana holding 30% shares on behalf of the public.
The company said it remains committed to transparency, ethical conduct, and constructive engagement with all stakeholders.
“We operate with professionalism, transparency, and adherence to the law and are committed to preserving the interests of all stakeholders such as customers, partners, employees, and shareholders,” the statement stated.
Telecel urged the public to disregard misinformation regarding its role in the ongoing AT matter, saying it remains focused on expanding digital access, improving network quality, and delivering innovative services to millions of Ghanaians.
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