Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, has commended the President’s recent decision to scrap fuel allowances and other perks for government appointees, calling it a bold step toward protecting the public purse.
In a social media post on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Mogtari hailed the announcement as proof of the Mahama administration’s renewed commitment to fiscal responsibility and economic equity.
“Scrapping fuel allowances and allocations to government appointees, DSTV and other small amenities is how we build a more equitable society,” she stated. “The President is seriously protecting the public purse.”
🔍 What Was Announced?
The decision, confirmed via a statement from the Presidency, outlines the elimination of fuel allocations, DSTV subscriptions, and other non-essential benefits previously granted to ministers and senior government officials.
This forms part of President Mahama’s cost-cutting agenda aimed at curbing public sector waste, ensuring more resources are redirected to national development.
💬 More Details Coming
Joyce Bawah Mogtari indicated that the public will soon receive further clarification on the savings these measures will generate.
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“The Energy Minister will speak to the figures when he takes his turn on the government’s schedule,” she added, suggesting that a comprehensive breakdown of the expected fiscal impact is forthcoming.
This announcement comes at a time when Ghana is under pressure to revive the economy and reduce public debt, which has ballooned in recent years amid currency depreciation and inflation.
🟢 A Step Toward Equity and Efficiency
Mogtari’s remarks echo growing public sentiment for responsible governance and efficient use of taxpayer funds, especially as the country navigates difficult economic terrain.
Many political commentators and civil society groups, including IMANI Africa and the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), have long called for the reduction of wasteful spending in government, particularly relating to appointee benefits and luxury expenditures.
source: myjoyonline
