The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has dismissed claims circulating on social media suggesting that the sector minister, Samuel Nartey George, has misused or “blown” public funds.
In an official statement issued on Monday, May 18, 2026, the Communications Ministry clarified that the document being shared online is only an extract from a broader submission seeking Commitment Authorisation from the Ministry of Finance, in line with standard public financial management procedures.
“The document in circulation is an extract from a broader official submission seeking Commitment Authorisation from the Ministry of Finance, in line with established public financial management and procurement procedures, and based on budgetary allocations duly approved by Parliament for the 2026 fiscal year,” the statement explained.
The Communications Ministry stressed that the request covers planned projects, operational activities, and programme interventions earmarked for execution within the 2026 fiscal year, and does not imply any actual expenditure has taken place.
“It is important to emphasise that the said Commitment Authorisation request is yet to receive approval from the Ministry of Finance. Consequently, no funds have been released, disbursed or expended in relation to the items referenced in the circulating document,” it added.
According to the Ministry, the claims suggesting that public funds have already been squandered are “inaccurate, misleading and devoid of context and must be treated with the contempt it deserves.”
The Communications Ministry further reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of public resources.
“The Ministry remains committed to transparency, accountability and strict adherence to all public financial management regulations in the execution of its mandate,” the statement noted.
