President John Mahama has made it plain that the days of unbridled privileges are over by immediately ceasing to pay fuel allowances and allocations for political appointees.
All political appointees, including ministers, previous officials, and other top government employees, are targeted by the decree, which goes into effect immediately. Mahama is heralding a new age of responsibility and mutual sacrifice by eliminating these freebies. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the president’s spokesperson, signed the statement, which stated that it is a part of a larger effort to reduce unnecessary government expenditure and reroute public funds into vital areas that help regular Ghanaians.
“The President believes that leadership must also bear its part of the sacrifices it is calling on the people to make,” the statement boldly declared — a call many see as a challenge to the country’s political elite to embrace austerity.
The cut on fuel allowances comes on the back of recent reductions in the size of government, including fewer ministerial appointments and a ban on satellite TV subscriptions for government offices.
This latest directive appears to be a direct response to such criticisms, aiming to rebuild public trust and restore fiscal discipline.
