In a move to curb government expenditure, President John Dramani Mahama has announced the immediate cancellation of fuel allowances and fuel allocations to all political appointees. The directive, issued on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, marks a significant shift in the government’s fiscal policy aimed at reducing waste and prioritizing public spending.
According to a statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, the cancellation is part of broader cost-cutting measures that include downsizing the number of Ministers and staff within the Presidential Office. In addition, the government has also halted satellite television subscriptions in state offices, including those at the Presidency.
“The President believes that leadership must also bear its part of the sacrifices it is calling on the people to make,” the statement emphasized, underscoring Mahama’s commitment to leading by example during economically challenging times.
This move is seen as part of a long-term strategy to reallocate public funds to high-priority development areas, demonstrating the administration’s resolve to implement fiscal discipline and restore public trust.
