The People’s National Party (PNP) has formally petitioned the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to probe what it describes as an “unprecedented and questionable” allocation of GH¢78 million to the Office of the Minister in Charge of Government Communication, Felix Ofosu Kwakye.
In a petition dated September 8, 2025, PNP Chairperson and Leader Janet Nabla raised alarm over the budgetary provision, noting that the office — which is not a fully-fledged ministry — has received more than 10 times the amount previously allocated to the Ministry of Information, which operated on just GH¢6 million while overseeing six agencies.
Mr. Ofosu Kwakye’s office currently supervises only three agencies yet has been allocated GH¢78 million in the 2025 national budget, a situation the PNP believes raises suspicions of potential misuse of public funds.
Four Issues Raised in Petition
The PNP outlined four key concerns for EOCO’s investigation:
- Disproportionate Allocation – Why Parliament approved such a large sum for a non-ministerial office, and clarity on the historical budgets of agencies under its supervision.
- Politically-Motivated Spending – Allegations that parts of the allocation may be channelled to selected media houses, civil society groups, and influential individuals to promote the ruling NDC’s agenda.
- Clarification on Agencies – A demand for details of agencies under the Communication Office and comparison with their previous budgetary allocations.
- Transparency and Accountability – The absence of a clear public breakdown of how the funds will be utilised, especially amid widespread unemployment, poor infrastructure, and under-resourced public institutions.
Call for EOCO Action
Mrs. Nabla reminded EOCO of its mandate under Act 804, stressing that the agency is duty-bound to safeguard public resources and act against possible corruption regardless of political affiliation.
The petition concludes with a demand that Hon. Felix Ofosu Kwakye be invited to provide full documentation on the GH¢78 million allocation to assure Ghanaians of transparency and accountability.
