Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine has raised concerns about the increasing politicisation of business in Ghana, calling for a fair and transparent environment that fosters entrepreneurial growth regardless of political affiliations.

His comments come in the wake of growing scrutiny surrounding fintech company Hubtel, which has recently faced allegations of political favouritism and questionable state contracts.

Speaking at Hubtel’s 20th anniversary celebration in Accra, Dr Ayine cautioned against the divisive practice of labelling businesses based on political leanings.

"We need to depoliticise business in this country. That is extremely important. We need to support businesses to grow. There are no NDC businesses, and there are no MPP businesses. There are Ghanaian businesses," he emphasised.

Hubtel, alleged to have links to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has been accused of receiving a $25 million payment from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for app development—an allegation the company has strongly denied.

Also addressing the event, Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Sam George, reiterated the government’s commitment to an inclusive digital transformation agenda.

"As Minister for this sector, any Ghanaian business driving innovation, I will support with the full might of the government, irrespective of your colour—blue, green, red, or whatever," he said. "President John Dramani Mahama's vision is a Ghana that is digitally inclusive and data-driven. We're working to build a digital Ghana, a nation where technology powers every sector, from health to agriculture, to education, to finance. Hubtel has proven that this ongoing drive can be led from the front by Ghanaians."

Co-founder of Hubtel, Alex Bram, reflected on the company’s journey, highlighting its resilience and commitment to innovation.

"Our preparedness met the opportunity that presented itself, and a new era of SMS billing began. In the height of success, you guided us not to be complacent," he noted.
As debate continues over the transparency of digital service procurement, the government maintains that building an inclusive digital infrastructure remains a national priority.