MTN Ghana has responded to media reports and a statement by digital media advocate Kobby Kyei regarding his withdrawal from the ongoing MTN Heroes of Change Season 7 Awards.
In a rejoinder issued by MTN on April 20, 2025, the telecom giant confirmed Kobby Kyei’s decision to exit the competition, in which he was a nominee under the Digital Heroes category. He had cited concerns over award modalities and called for greater transparency in the voting process.
MTN, however, clarified that the Heroes of Change Awards has always maintained a transparent, fair, and consistent voting and selection process. According to the organizers, all contestants are fully informed of the rules from the beginning and treated equally throughout the competition.
“For Season 7, participants were told the Digital Heroes category would be conducted exclusively on Facebook. The voting process was clearly communicated, with winners determined through a 50-50 split between public voting and an independent jury,” – MTN said.
The company noted that although Kobby Kyei initially agreed to participate, he later requested that additional voting platforms be added. MTN said it could not accommodate those demands, as doing so would affect the fairness of the competition and possibly disadvantage other contestants.
“Changing the rules midway would have cast doubt on the credibility of the process,” – the statement emphasized.
While expressing regret over Kobby Kyei’s withdrawal, MTN acknowledged his contributions to digital advocacy in Ghana and wished him well in his future endeavors.
The company reassured the public of its commitment to fairness, transparency, and celebrating impactful individuals through the Heroes of Change platform.
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