We will scrap fuel, DSTV and other allowances for government officials - Mahama

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has stated that he will eliminate the payment of fuel, DSTV, utility bills, and other allowances currently provided to government officials, directors, and the political class if he is re-elected in the December 7 polls.

He declared that these conditions of service for the aforementioned individuals would be discontinued to save the country money.

John Dramani Mahama further explained that these high-profile individuals should pay their utility bills just like every other citizen.

The NDC flagbearer asserted that, "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 be responsible for paying their own electricity and water bills, just as every other Ghanaian does."

"Unless you are using a government vehicle or are on a government assignment, you should purchase your own fuel if you are using your personal car. We are going to put an end to that," he emphasized.

John Dramani Mahama disclosed this in a meeting with the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly.

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