OKAIKWEI, G/R- The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei South, Ernest Adomako, has called on Ghanaians to boycott MTN Ghana and instead subscribe to the services of Vodafone Ghana and AT (formerly AirtelTigo), citing recent tensions involving South Africa.
Speaking to journalists, the lawmaker said the proposed boycott was intended to express the dissatisfaction of Ghanaians over what he described as the treatment of Ghanaians living in South Africa. He argued that choosing alternative telecommunications providers would send a strong message while encouraging authorities to address the issues affecting relations between the two countries.
According to Mr. Adomako, economic choices can serve as a peaceful means of expressing national concern, urging citizens to support other mobile network operators as a demonstration of solidarity.
He further appealed to the Government of Ghana and the relevant diplomatic authorities to engage their South African counterpart to resolve the concerns surrounding the treatment of Ghanaians and strengthen the long-standing relationship between the two countries.
The MP stressed that the welfare and protection of Ghanaian citizens abroad should remain a national priority, calling for sustained diplomatic efforts to ensure their safety and dignity.
His comments come amid growing public discussion on Ghana–South Africa relations, particularly following concerns raised over the treatment of some Ghanaians in South Africa. The call for a boycott is expected to generate debate, given MTN Ghana‘s significant presence in the country’s telecommunications sector and its role as one of the nation’s largest mobile network operators.
Neither MTN Ghana nor the relevant South African authorities had publicly responded to Mr. Adomako’s remarks at the time of publication.
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