President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate cancellation of fuel allowances and allocations to all political appointees, as part of a broader effort to reduce government spending and promote fiscal discipline.
The directive was communicated in an official statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications and spokesperson to the President. According to the statement, the decision is aimed at curbing public expenditure and channeling funds toward high-priority areas that directly impact the lives of Ghanaians.
This move marks the latest in a series of cost-cutting measures introduced by the Mahama administration. Previous actions have included trimming the size of government by reducing the number of ministerial and staff appointments, as well as suspending satellite television subscriptions in government offices.
“The President believes that leadership must also bear its share of the sacrifices it is calling on citizens to make,” the statement emphasized.
The cancellation of fuel benefits underscores the administration’s commitment to responsible governance and the prudent use of state resources amid ongoing economic challenges.
