Engineer and lecturer, Dr Kwaku Boadu, has accused all telecommunication companies operating in Ghana of corruption, citing the country’s legal framework as the root cause of systemic political influence in the sector.
Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV on October 13, 2025, Dr Boadu said the current structure of the National Communications Act (Act 769) gives excessive power to the Executive, which he believes compromises the independence of the National Communications Authority (NCA) and the integrity of telecom operations.
“I can take you to Act 769, the National Communications Act, and show you why I am bold enough to say on television that every telecommunication company in this country is a corrupt company…I have no proof; I have no evidence, but circumstantial evidence tells me that.”
According to him, the appointment process outlined in the Act allows the President to name the head, board, officers, and staff of the NCA, a situation he argues makes telecom companies beholden to political interests.
“By our law, any telecommunication company that has to operate in Ghana has to be nice to the politicians. It is very easy for an investor outside Ghana to take Act 769 and decide whether or not to invest here. If they choose to come, they must be prepared to have ‘nice relationships’ with politicians, and you know what that means,” he remarked.
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He further referenced Act 843 to highlight concerns about data protection and privacy standards, drawing parallels with global practices.
“You will notice that America is unable to meet the data privacy standards of Europe. So, Europe had to pass a specific law to admit Americans,” he explained.
The engineer noted that his experience in both computer science and engineering had shaped his understanding of the need for strong, independent policy frameworks in Ghana’s technology and communications space.
“My first profession was in computer science; I was a programmer for quite some years. Then, based on a need, I moved into engineering. After some years of practice, I realised that beyond promoting engineering in our country, developing sound engineering policy is equally important,” he said.
@channel1tvgh “Every telecommunications company in Ghana is corrupt” – Dr. Kwaku Boadu alleges, explaining why on #PointofView ♬ original sound – Channel One TV
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