President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate cancellation of all fuel allowances and fuel allocations for political appointees as part of a renewed effort to reduce government spending.
The directive, announced in a statement released on Tuesday, July 15, by Minister of Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, forms part of what the government calls a broader strategy to cut costs and reallocate public funds to more pressing national needs.
According to the statement, the President believes that those in leadership must be the first to make sacrifices if they expect the public to do the same.
“This is about shared responsibility,” the statement said. “Leadership must not be exempt from the sacrifices being asked of the Ghanaian people.”
The latest move adds to a series of austerity measures the Mahama administration has introduced in recent months. These include a reduction in the number of ministers and staff at the Presidency, as well as the cancellation of satellite TV subscriptions for government offices including those at the Flagstaff House.
Government insiders say these steps are aimed at signaling a shift toward more responsible governance, especially at a time when citizens are being asked to tighten their belts.
President Mahama’s decision is already drawing mixed reactions, with some praising it as a bold and necessary move, while others question its long-term impact. Nonetheless, the directive marks a significant symbolic gesture in the ongoing national conversation about accountability and prudent public spending.
