In a significant move to curb government expenditure, President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate suspension of fuel allowances and fuel allocations to all political appointees. The decision, announced on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, underscores the administration’s commitment to fiscal prudence and energy resource efficiency.
A statement released by the Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, noted that the directive forms part of the broader Reset Agenda, a cost-containment initiative designed to redirect public resources toward critical national development priorities, including the energy sector.
“The President believes that leadership must also bear its part of the sacrifices it is calling on the people to make,” the statement emphasized.
The suspension of fuel entitlements adds to a series of earlier austerity actions, including a downsized government, reduced ministerial appointments, and the termination of non-essential subscriptions such as satellite television services at government offices.
With energy expenditures historically forming a significant portion of public spending, the policy shift is expected to reinforce efforts to optimize the state’s energy consumption and encourage more sustainable resource management across government institutions.
