President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate cancellation of fuel allowances and allocations to all political appointees as part of efforts to reduce government expenditure.
In a directive announced Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Presidency emphasized that the move is intended to “cutting cost and channeling public funds into priority areas.”
According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, “The President believes that leadership must also bear its part of the sacrifices it is calling on the people to make.”
The measure forms part of a series of austerity decisions taken since President Mahama assumed office, including the reduction in the number of Ministers and staff at the Presidential Office.
Other cost-saving interventions have included the suspension of satellite TV subscriptions for offices at the Presidency and other government facilities.
