The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, has moved to calm tensions surrounding AT Ghana’s current crisis, assuring workers that their jobs are safe.
“There will be no job losses. I have already met with the staff and offered them assurances in this regard. The transaction advisor has instructions to also consider the fate of the over 200 contract staff of AT,” he stated Speaking at a press conference on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Sam George praised the staff for their openness during recent engagements, noting the heavy toll the uncertainty has had on employees and their families.
“I’m grateful to the staff of AT Ghana for their candor and openness during my engagement with them. I’m fully aware of the gravity of the current situation on the workers, their families, and their dependents, but I remain committed on behalf of the government to protect them from any adverse situation. We will see sunshine very soon,” he assured.
On reports that AT Ghana is undergoing a merger or acquisition, the Minister stressed that such claims are inaccurate.
“This is not a merger. It is also not an acquisition. We are dealing with a force majeure situation, and the work of the transaction advisor and the recommendations from their report will lay out a clear path for government. For emphasis, I repeat, what is happening and playing out is not a merger and neither is it an acquisition,” Sam George clarified.
He urged stakeholders—including subscribers, tower companies, suppliers, and creditors—to be patient until the transaction advisor completes its work, which will address issues of debt, services, and the company’s future.
Turning to the long-running standoff with MultiChoice Ghana, the Minister revealed that the company had finally agreed to comply with regulatory demands.
The National Communications Authority (NCA) had fined MultiChoice GH₵10,000 daily since August 14, 2025, for failing to submit detailed pricing data, and also served a 30-day suspension notice set to expire on September 6.
“Ahead of the expiration of the suspension notice tomorrow, MultiChoice yesterday reached out to the ministry and the regulator, indicating now a willingness to comply to address the pricing concerns through a consultative process, as was adopted with the mobile network operators during the data pricing reduction exercise,” Sam George disclosed.
