• President Mahama ends fuel perks for political appointees to cut costs
• Reforms include fewer ministries and scrapping government TV subscriptions
• Economic plan targets illegal mining, inflation, and tax reform to boost revenue

President John Dramani Mahama has eliminated fuel allowances and fuel provisions for all appointed political officials, presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced in a statement released Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

President Mahama stated that leaders must "bear their part of the sacrifices they are calling on the people to make." This decision is part of a broader effort to cut costs and redirect public funds toward priority sectors.

President Mahama cuts fuel allowance/allocation to government appointees. pic.twitter.com/T9zWrAVGkA

— Felix Kwakye Ofosu (@FelixKwakyeOfo1) July 15, 2025

The action is consistent with a wider public spending reduction strategy. It follows several reforms designed to streamline government expenses and improve policy effectiveness. Previous measures include reducing the number of ministerial portfolios from 30 to 23 and canceling satellite TV subscriptions for the Presidency and other government offices.

President Mahama has also initiated a structural reform program to revitalize the economy and address public expectations. Key objectives include combating illegal mining, curbing price increases, and overhauling the Revenue Administration Act. This overhaul aims to boost tax collection efficiency and increase net state revenues by 2%.

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