John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in a meeting with the EU Ambassador to Ghana has vowed to scrap free fuel and other non-essential benefits for government officials if elected president in the upcoming December polls.
As part of his administration’s cost-saving measures, Mahama outlined plans to discontinue free DSTV subscriptions, utility bill payments, and fuel allowances for government officials, citing the burden these benefits place on the state’s finances. He emphasized 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,” Mahama stated. “We believe that people should take up paying their own electricity bills and water bills like every other Ghanaian does.”
He added, “Unless you are using a government vehicle or on government assignment, you should buy your fuel if you are using your own car. And so we are going to discontinue that.”
This pledge is part of Mahama’s campaign promise to reform the country’s economy and ensure fiscal responsibility.
