The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations (MOCDTI) has strongly dismissed allegations circulating on social media that its Minister, Samuel Nartey George, has “blown” public funds, describing the claims as inaccurate, misleading, and taken out of context.
In an official statement dated May 18, 2026, the Ministry clarified that the document being widely circulated online is merely an extract from a broader official submission seeking Commitment Authorisation from the Ministry of Finance for planned expenditures in the 2026 fiscal year.
According to the Ministry, the request was prepared in line with established public financial management and procurement procedures and is based on budgetary allocations duly approved by Parliament.
The statement explained that the request covers a range of planned projects, operational activities, and programme interventions to be undertaken within the year under review.
However, the Ministry stressed that the Commitment Authorisation request has not yet received approval from the Ministry of Finance, meaning no funds have been released, disbursed, or spent in relation to the items referenced in the circulating document.
“It is important to emphasize 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,” the statement noted.
The Ministry further rejected suggestions that public funds had already been squandered, insisting that such claims are false and intended to mislead the public.
“The Ministry therefore describes the claims suggesting that public funds have already been squandered as inaccurate, misleading and devoid of context and must be treated with the contempt it deserves,” the statement added.
Reaffirming its commitment to accountability, the Ministry said it remains dedicated to transparency and strict adherence to all public financial management regulations in the execution of its mandate.
The clarification comes amid growing public scrutiny over government spending and heightened debate on transparency in the management of public resources.
