President Mahama cancels fuel allowances for appointees

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a decisive measure to curb government spending by scrapping all fuel allowances and allocations to political appointees, effective immediately.

The directive, communicated on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, is part of a broader austerity campaign aimed at reducing public expenditure and redirecting funds toward high-priority development areas. According to the Presidency, this move reflects President Mahama’s commitment to ensuring that government officials lead by example in the face of national economic challenges.

“The President believes that leadership must also bear its part of the sacrifices it is calling on the people to make,” a statement signed by Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, read.

The cancellation of fuel benefits follows earlier reductions in the size of government, including the appointment of fewer ministers and a leaner presidential staff. The cost-saving efforts also extend to other government conveniences such as the suspension of satellite TV subscriptions at the Presidency and other state offices.

Below is the full statement

PRESIDENCY COMMUNICATIONS
www.presidency.gov.gh

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

President Mahama scraps fuel allowance/allocation to appointees

President John Dramani Mahama has, effective immediately, directed the cancellation of payment of fuel allowances and allocation of fuel to all political appointees.

The directive forms part of a broader curb in government expenditure aimed at cutting cost and channeling 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 latest cost-cutting measure follows sweeping reductions in the size of government through the appointment of fewer Ministers and Presidential Office staff. Other measures have included stopping satellite TV subscriptions for offices at the Presidency and other government facilities.

Signed
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP
Spokesperson to the President,
Minister, Government Communications.

Source: Elvisanokyenews.net