President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate cancellation of fuel allowances and allocations to all political appointees as part of broader efforts to reduce government expenditure.
According to a communique signed by Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the decision forms part of a series of austerity measures intended to redirect public funds into priority areas.
“The President believes that leadership must also bear its part of the sacrifices it is calling on the people to make,” the statement noted.
The move follows earlier measures including a significant reduction in the size of government, with fewer ministerial and presidential office appointments, and the cancellation of satellite TV subscriptions for offices at the Presidency and other government facilities.
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These actions are part of the Mahama administration’s renewed push to demonstrate fiscal discipline and prioritise spending in sectors deemed critical to national development.
Below is a copy of the statement:
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
