“We’ll scrap payment of utility bills, fuel, DSTV, etc., as conditions of service for top gov’t officials” -John Mahama
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to eliminate free fuel and other non-essential benefits for government officials if elected president in the December polls.
Speaking at a meeting with the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Mahama outlined several cost-saving measures his administration would implement to improve the economy.
The former President emphasized that benefits such as free DSTV subscriptions, utility bill payments, and fuel allowances for government officials are a significant burden on the state’s finances and should be discontinued. He asserted that government officials should bear the cost of such services just like ordinary citizens.
“We will discontinue the payment of utility bills, fuel, DSTV, etc., as conditions of service for top government officials, directors, and the political class. We believe that people should take up paying their own electricity bills and water bills like every other Ghanaian does,” John Mahama stated.
He further clarified that unless officials are using government vehicles or on government assignments, they should buy their own fuel if using personal cars. “And so we are going to discontinue that,” he added.
