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Ignorance – Sammy Gyamfi slams Sarkodie’s wife over Tema Port sale comment

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has criticized Tracy Owusu Addo, the wife of rapper Sarkodie, for her statements regarding the Tema Port’s ownership.

Gyamfi refuted the assertion that former President John Dramani Mahama sold the Tema Port to a foreign entity for perpetual management.

He clarified that the agreement made was a Build Operate Transfer (B.O.T) arrangement, which permitted the company to finance the expansion and development of the port and then manage it for 15 years before full control reverts to the government.

He emphasized that this approach was chosen to conserve government funds for other developmental projects to alleviate the citizens’ hardships.

“I recently heard Sarkodie’s wife displaying ignorance about why Mahama would sell Tema Port. However, Build Operate and Transfer (B.O.T) is not equivalent to selling a port. It’s a financial strategy for government projects that avoids upfront expenditure. The company in question was initially granted a 20-year concession by Kufuor’s administration in 2004.

“With this backdrop, Mahama negotiated for them to use their finances to enhance the port, and by 2030, after 15 years, the state will regain ownership. Currently, the state still retains a percentage. It’s important to clarify this due to the misinformation circulating,” he explained in Twi during an interview with Adom TV.

Background:

Tracy Owusu Addo entered the debate surrounding the impounded Global Fund donation of essential health supplies at the Tema Port.

Her intervention, which seemed to provide an informal explanation for the news-making incident, quickly gained a political dimension as activists offered additional insights.

Tracy’s commentary highlighted the government’s purported 15% stake in Tema Port and the control exerted by a French billionaire over the facility.

“Gov.’s stake in the Tema Port is currently only 15%. We do not have a say in what happens at our Port since 2014. It is owned by French billionaire Bolloré who owns 17 other ports in West Africa,” the post read.

She attached a link to a 2021 Africa Confidential report titled: “SPECIAL REPORT: How Vincent Bollor won control of Ghana’s biggest port.”

The responses to her post were polarized, with some supporting and others criticizing her stance.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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