No more fuel allowances for appointees as President Mahama cancels payment

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President John Dramani Mahama has cancelled fuel allowance payments for appointees

President John Dramani Mahama has swiftly cancelled fuel allowances for all political appointees under the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), with the directive taking immediate effect.

Announced by Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a statement dated Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the directive forms part of the government’s efforts to reduce public expenditure.

The statement added that the funds saved from these initiatives will be redirected to priority areas within the country.

“President John Dramani Mahama has, effective immediately, directed the cancellation of payment of fuel allowances and allocation of fuel to all political appointees.

“The directive forms part of a broader curb in government expenditure aimed at cutting cost and channelling public funds into priority areas,” it said.

Kwakye Ofosu further stated that the cancellation of fuel payments is part of earlier cost-cutting measures implemented by the administration, highlighting actions such as halting satellite TV subscriptions for offices at the presidency.

“The President believes that leadership must also bear its part of the sacrifices it is calling on the people to make,” it continued.

The statement concluded, “The latest cost-cutting measure follows sweeping reductions in the size of government through the appointment of fewer Ministers and Presidential Office staff. Other measures have included stopping satellite TV subscriptions for offices at the Presidency and other government facilities.”

Read the full statement below;