The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has rejected claims circulating on social media that the sector minister, Samuel Nartey George has misused public funds, describing the allegations as inaccurate and misleading.
In a statement issued on Monday, May 18, 2026, the ministry said the document being shared online is an extract from a broader official submission seeking Commitment Authorization from the Ministry of Finance.
The submission, it noted was made in line with established public financial management and procurement procedures and is based on budgetary allocations approved by Parliament for the 2026 fiscal year.
According to the ministry, the request covers planned projects, operational activities, and programme interventions to be undertaken within the year under review.
However, it stressed that the Commitment Authorization 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, the ministry said.
The ministry described claims that public funds have already been squandered as inaccurate, misleading, and devoid of context, and said such claims must be treated with the contempt they deserve.
It reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and strict adherence to all public financial management regulations in the execution of its mandate.
