Engineer and policy analyst Michael Kosi Dedey has called on the Mahama administration to provide clear and detailed information on its recent decision to cancel fuel allowances and allocations for political appointees.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, July 16, he highlighted that while the directive may be well-intentioned, a lack of clarity on its scope could raise concerns about transparency and public trust.

“There is a lot of clarity required on this issue of fuel allowance, who is affected. We need clarity, because they may be political appointments, but which political appointees are affected by this government directive, so that it doesn’t come as one of those things the government is throwing out simply to get sympathy from the public,” he stated.

Mr. Dedey urged the government to openly list the categories of appointees impacted by the measure, stressing that specificity would prevent speculation and ensure that the directive is taken seriously by both the public and the political class.

“The government should come out clearly on who is affected,” he added.

His comments come in response to a directive issued by President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, which took immediate effect and ordered the cancellation of fuel allowances and allocations to all political appointees.

The announcement was communicated in a statement signed by the Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu. The move is part of a broader cost-cutting initiative under the Mahama administration’s Reset Agenda, which seeks to curb excessive government spending and redirect resources into essential sectors.

According to the statement, the directive reflects the president’s commitment to fiscal discipline and responsible governance in light of current economic pressures.

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