Ghana’s President, Mr. John Dramani Mahama, has directed the immediate cancellation of payment of fuel allowances and allocation of fuel to all political appointees, a move aimed at promoting fiscal discipline and cutting down government expenditure.
A statement issued on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, and signed by the President’s Spokesperson, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, stressed that the decision forms part of broader efforts to reduce government expenditure amid ongoing economic challenges.
According to the President, the decision reflects the growing need for those in leadership positions to lead by example and embrace personal sacrifice for the greater national good.
This directive is expected to affect ministers, deputy ministers, presidential staffers, metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives (MMDCEs), as well as other categories of appointees who previously benefited from state-sponsored fuel support.
While the move has been hailed by sections of the public, others believe there should be further explanation. They wonder whether the appointees will be using their salaries to fuel their vehicles to work for the state.
A presidential staffer, who spoke to this portal, said the Minister for Energy and Green Transition is expected to address the issue in the coming days.
According to the presidential staffer, the appointees have not even received their salaries yet, explaining that fuel allowances are part of the salaries and that it is only when the Energy Minister speaks that they will know how much will be taken away.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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