Africa-Press – Ghana. Former President John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has outlined some cost-saving measures by discontinuing payment of utilities for government officials if elected president in the upcoming elections.
These measures, according to Mr Mahama, include scrapping free DSTV subscriptions, utility bill payments, and fuel allowances to government officials to save the economy.
The NDC’s 2024 presidential candidate made the promise during a meeting with the EU Ambassador to Ghana. He added that these payments pose a significant financial burden on the economy and should be scrapped.
Mr. Mahama is of the view that government officials, just like every Ghanaian, should bear the cost of their utility services.
“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.
2024 polls: ‘Please don’t leave our country’ – Mahama begs multinational companies
“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,” he said.
For More News And Analysis About Ghana Follow Africa-Press
