Accra: The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on the Decentralisation Secretariat has rejected claims made by its former Executive Secretary, Dennis Edward Aboagye, describing his recent public comments as inaccurate and unsubstantiated.
According to Ghana Web, the Secretariat issued a statement on Monday, July 27, 2026, addressing several claims made by Aboagye during his appearance on Ekosiisen on Asempa 94.7 FM on July 21, 2026. The Secretariat believes these claims require clarification.
The IMCC highlighted that a forensic audit conducted in 2025 found Aboagye and the Accountant 'personally and jointly culpable' for identified financial irregularities, including authorising or facilitating transactions that did not comply with applicable regulations. The audit report has been submitted to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for further action, although the Secretariat noted it is not aware of the full scope or findings of EOCO's investigations.
The statement from the Secretariat denied allegations that the current Executive Secretary pressured Aboagye to stop commenting on government matters or was attempting to implicate him. It categorically refuted Aboagye's claim that the Executive Secretary instructed him to cease commenting on government matters, clarifying that no such directive was issued.
Furthermore, the Secretariat revealed that Aboagye allegedly requested the removal of certain audit findings during a meeting on July 18, 2025. These findings included issues involving two bank accounts, one of which recorded transactions totaling GHS102,256,802.69, but was not included in the handing-over notes. Requests concerning PNY Investment Limited, BMABA Enterprise, and GAPTE were also declined.
The IMCC reiterated that audits and administrative reviews are standard governance practices and are not intended to target former officials.