The Ghana Police Service has successfully located Mr. Tony Mintah, the Chief Executive Officer of NextGen Infraco, who was reportedly abducted by unidentified individuals from the premises of the National Communications Authority (NCA) in Accra.
In a brief statement, the police confirmed that further details will be provided shortly.
They had previously noted that investigations were ongoing to determine the circumstances of his alleged abduction and assured the public that updates would be shared as new information became available.
NextGen Infraco has been awarded the licensing contract to oversee Ghana’s upgrade to the 5G spectrum.
In a brief statement, the Management of Next Gen Infraco (NGIC) expressed its sincere gratitude to the Ghana Police Service for their swift and professional response to the situation.
“We are pleased to inform the public that Mr. Mintah has been located and is safe. We also want to extend our appreciation to the general public for their support and cooperation during this time. Your vigilance and assistance were invaluable. Thank you once again to the authorities and the public for your continued efforts.”
On June 3, 2024, the Government of Ghana, in collaboration with Ascend Digital, K-NET, Radisys, Nokia, and Tech Mahindra, as well as support from all mobile network operators including AirtelTigo and Telecel, launched the Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC). This initiative aims to deliver affordable 5G mobile broadband services across the country.
At a press briefing at the Ministry of Information in Accra, the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful (MP), described the launch of NGIC as a groundbreaking partnership and a pivotal step in spearheading the nation’s digital transformation agenda.
