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Benin says MTN boss blew it and must leave by Friday
MTN’s troubles in Benin were compounded last week when the group’s CEO for the country was told to leave within days. Stephen Blewett received an official notification from the government of Benin, dated November 14, requesting him to leave the country by November 24. This was because of Blewett’s alleged engagement in "activities detrimental to security and public order". MTN said in a statement that while it denied the allegations, Blewett would comply with the order. Declining to provide details about Blewett’s alleged transgressions, the group said he had "discharged his duties as directed by MTN Group with the utmost integrity and in accordance with the laws of Benin. "He has also been an active member of Benin’s community and has formed strong bonds with the people of that country, whose traditions and culture he enjoyed sharing since his arrival in 2015." Blewett has also worked at Telkom Mobile – formerly 8ta – and Altech Autopage Cellular, where he was MD. It is understood ...
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