Cancellation of Fuel Allowance to Appointees: 'This is very important' - Kwaku Azar

Private legal practitioner, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, popularly known as Kwaku Azar, has responded to news that the government has cut fuel allowances for its appointees.

In his reaction, Prof Asare emphasised the importance of transparency and urged the government to quantify the expected savings from the decision.

He made this statement in a comment beneath a Facebook post by the official government spokesperson on July 15, 2025.

“This is very important. Quantify the expected savings from the cancellation,” Kwaku Azar wrote.

Background

President John Dramani Mahama has cancelled fuel allowances for all political appointees under the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), with the directive taking immediate effect.

Announced by Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a statement dated Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the directive forms part of the government’s efforts to reduce public expenditure.

The statement added that the funds saved from these initiatives will be redirected to priority areas within the country.

“President John Dramani Mahama has, effective immediately, directed the cancellation of payment of fuel allowances and allocation of fuel to all political appointees.

“The directive forms part of a broader curb in government expenditure aimed at cutting cost and channelling public funds into priority areas,” it said.

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