Kelni-GVG contract won’t be renewed – Sam George

The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel George, has announced that the government will not extend the controversial Kelni-GVG contract beyond its current tenure.

He said this at a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, April 9.

Addressing the gathering, he explained that the decision forms part of efforts to restructure Ghana’s digital and communications oversight systems to ensure better efficiency and value for money.

The deal, which was signed in 2018 to monitor real-time call traffic and ensure accurate revenue declaration by telecom companies, has faced persistent criticism over its cost and transparency.

According to the Minister, Kelni-GVG had earned 84% of all revenues generated under the contract as of October 2024.

The figures, he noted, raised concerns about cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

Stakeholders in the telecom and civil society space have previously called for a re-evaluation of the contract’s terms, citing privacy, technical efficiency, and the disproportionate financial benefits accruing to Kelni-GVG.

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