Cape Town — The MTN board has expressed its full support for CEO Ralph Mupita following an independent investigation that found no evidence of improper conduct by him or any other executive.
According to TimesLIVE, there were reports alleging that Mupita showed favouritism towards certain executives, leading to dissatisfaction over his perceived lack of accountability and fairness in leadership.
Central to these concerns was Mupita’s alleged close relationship with a senior female executive, whose identity remained undisclosed. Allegations suggested that he may have offered preferential treatment and attempted to unlawfully delegate some executive responsibilities to her, the report said.
In response to these allegations, MTN issued a statement confirming that it had convened a meeting to review a report prepared by an independent law firm, which investigated the claims against Mupita.
MTN BOARD CLEARS RALPH MUPITA
MTN Group, Africa’s premier mobile network operator, has categorically refuted allegations of favouritism levied against its esteemed CEO, Ralph Mupita. Following a thorough investigation, the company has unequivocally stated that no evidence exists… pic.twitter.com/2pWz2r35oO
— Asante Mokhuoa (@AsanteOnBoards) September 6, 2024
The report concluded that efforts to engage with the complainant were unsuccessful and found no substantiation of misconduct on his part.
“In its deliberations, the Board accepted the Report finding and is of the view that the matter has been addressed and is now closed. The Board further expressed its full support for the Group Chief Executive Officer and the MTN strategy,” the statement read.
Mupita garnered backing from several members of his executive team, who signed a memorandum pledging their support.
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
