New revelations
have emerged over the reason behind Dangote Cement Factory's production
suspension, with the investor's Country Representative, Ms Esther
Baruti, citing sabotage by some politicians and businesspeople. Ms
Baruti's latest remarks have sharply contrasted the widely circulated
reports that the factory ceased the cement production due to high costs.
At different
occasions this week, she spoke to different local media stations,
maintaining that, "There is no conflict pitting the government against
Dangote. There are only people with wicked interest plotting to ensure
that the factory relocates from Mtwara."
According to Ms
Baruti, billionaire Aliko Dangote is being 'confused' by middlemen who
are everywhere and bent to do anything within their reach to frustrate
the investment.
She further
revealed that Mr Dangote had political and business enemies who were
working hard to hamper his business initiatives or projects.
Ms Baruti, who
coordinated the initial plans of the project, complained further that
saboteurs were non-residents of Mtwara region, adding: "...from the
information I have, the law enforcers have already embarked on the
search for those inciting residents in the country.
" Since the factory
started production, said the Country Representative, people have been
stealing its raw materials in a mission to impede operations. She said
politicians, businesspeople and neighbouring countries were behind the
sabotage campaign.
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