The Managing Director of TDC Ghana Limited, Mr. Courage Kafui Nunekpeku, has formally requested the Economic and Organized Office (EOCO) to investigate some past operations of the company, particularly concerning contracts and asset management.
Speaking during a staff durbar, Mr. Nunekpeku disclosed that an internal review of all departments revealed widespread irregularities that warranted external scrutiny. He said the decision to involve EOCO stems from what he described as “issues everywhere” within the company’s operations.
“In the coming days, there are going to be a lot of investigations. This morning, I wrote two letters to EOCO. One is to investigate an IT contract worth one million dollars for software we currently don’t have access to,” he revealed.
The second letter, he added, pertains to another matter he chose to keep confidential at this time. In addition, Mr. Nunekpeku announced plans to launch extensive land and property audits to verify suspicions concerning TDC’s land assets.
He urged staff who may have information or were involved in questionable activities in the past to come forward voluntarily.
“If you don’t come and we find out during the investigations, I won’t accept any pleas whether you’re a polling agent or have worked here for years because you’ve been given the opportunity today,” he cautioned.
In a shift from past spending practices, Mr. Nunekpeku said the company would no longer invest in new vehicles for management but would instead procure utility vehicles such as Urvan buses, a backhoe, a dumper, and a tipper truck to support TDC’s core operations.
He called for unity and cooperation among staff to revamp the fortunes of TDC, stating that with its significant assets and government backing, the company has the potential to become a world-class institution.
“There is no way we are going to fix this company if we are not intentional about it. We must all commit to this mission. The President has made it clear: TDC must be fixed, or risk being absorbed by institutions like TMA or the State Housing Corporation,” he emphasized.
Mr. Nunekpeku also condemned corrupt practices, including invoice falsification and financial mismanagement, warning that such behaviors would no longer be tolerated.
Citing an example, he said, “I saw an invoice for GHS45,000 to wash curtains at a former MD’s house. That’s outrageous. For that amount, we could buy a GHS15,000 washing machines and GHS1,000 worth of detergent and keep the machine for future use.”
He concluded by encouraging staff to protect the company’s assets and prioritize accountability, saying, “We are here to serve the nation. Let’s be responsible and protect the public purse.”