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Ashaiman residents welcome cancellation of fuel allowance to government appointees
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Ashaiman residents welcome cancellation of fuel allowance to government appointees

Some residents of Ashaiman have expressed support for President John Mahama’s directive to cancel fuel allowances for government appointees. They described the move as timely and necessary in light of the country’s current economic challenges, stressing the need for policies that promote prudent economic management and equitable leadership. In separate interviews with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Ms Gifty Ayi, a teacher, noted that the president's decision reflected a growing public demand for fiscal discipline and heightened accountability at the highest levels of governance. “With the economy under considerable strain, it is only fair that leaders share in the sacrifices being borne by everyday citizens,” she remarked. Ms Ayi also called on the government to broaden...
President Mahama Cancels Fuel Allowances for Political Appointees in Cost-Cutting Drive
Politics

President Mahama Cancels Fuel Allowances for Political Appointees in Cost-Cutting Drive

In a bold move to curb government expenditure, President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate cancellation of all fuel allowances and fuel allocations to political appointees. The directive, which forms part of a broader strategy to reduce public spending, is intended to redirect national resources into critical sectors and development priorities. According to the President, leadership must lead by example and share in the sacrifices it is asking of the Ghanaian people. “This decision is a clear demonstration of the President’s commitment to prudent economic management,” said Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Member of Parliament and Spokesperson to the President, who also serves as Minister for Government Communications. The suspension of fuel allowances comes on the heels of several ...
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