JUST IN: President Mahama Cancels Fuel Allowances for Appointees With Immediate Effect
Cost-cutting directive part of President Mahama’s broader effort to curb government spending and promote leadership by example
- Fuel allowances and allocations for all appointees cancelled with immediate effect
- Directive forms part of broader government cost-cutting measures
- President Mahama says leadership must share in national sacrifices
In a sweeping effort to tighten government spending and restore public confidence in state leadership, President John Dramani Mahama has scrapped all fuel allowances and allocations for political appointees with immediate effect.
The directive, announced Tuesday, is the latest in a series of bold reforms aimed at cutting waste and channeling public funds into critical development priorities. It sends a clear message that sacrifice must start from the top.
“Leadership must also bear its part of the sacrifices it is calling on the people to make,” the President declared, signaling a new era of accountability and fiscal restraint.
This cost-saving measure follows Mahama’s earlier decisions to reduce the number of ministers, downsize staff at the Presidency, and cut luxury perks, such as satellite TV subscriptions in government offices.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications and presidential spokesperson, in a statement affirmed the administration’s resolve to lead by example.
“This is not just symbolic,” he said. “It’s a practical step toward realigning government priorities and enforcing discipline at the highest levels.”
The move is expected to spark national conversation around government reform, but many view it as a decisive effort to restore efficiency, transparency, and trust in public office.
