John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, has vowed to cut free fuel and other unnecessary perks for government officials if he wins the upcoming December elections.
In a discussion with the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Mahama outlined his administration’s planned cost-cutting measures.
These measures include ending free DSTV subscriptions, utility bill payments, and fuel allowances for government officials to ease the economic burden.
Mahama emphasized that these perks are a financial strain on the state and should be eliminated, insisting that government officials should bear these costs themselves, just like ordinary citizens.
He stated that an NDC-led government would stop covering utility bills, fuel, DSTV, and similar expenses for high-ranking government officials and political figures as part of their service benefits.
“We will stop paying for utility bills, fuel, DSTV, etc., as benefits for top government officials, directors, and the political class. We believe people should pay for their own electricity and water bills like every other Ghanaian.
“Unless you are using a government vehicle or on government duty, you should buy your fuel if you are using your own car. So we are going to end that,” he added.