Mahama Sets Tone for Austerity with Bold Move to End Fuel Perks for Appointees.

Credit: Kekeli K. Blamey

In a decisive step to lead by example, President John Dramani Mahama has revoked fuel allowances and allocations for all political appointees, signaling a new era of fiscal discipline under his administration’s Reset Agenda.

The announcement, made on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, by Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, underscores the president’s commitment to curbing government spending and redirecting resources to sectors deemed essential for national development.

According to the statement, the directive forms part of a comprehensive strategy to streamline government operations and ensure that public officials are aligned with the sacrifices being asked of ordinary citizens.

“President Mahama is of the view that those in leadership must be the first to show restraint and make sacrifices in these difficult times,” the statement read.

This latest move adds to a series of austerity actions already taken by the administration. These include trimming the number of ministers, reducing the size of government, and cutting non-essential expenses such as satellite TV services for the Presidency and other government offices.

Analysts view the fuel policy cut as a symbolic but important gesture in a time of economic tightening, intended to build public confidence and restore trust in the state’s management of public funds.

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