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President Mahama cancels payment of fuel allowances to all appointees

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  • We are NPP 4 months ago

    In no time My NPP party loyalists are going to criticise this initiative by president Mahama also

  • NPP SENIOR CITIZEN 4 months ago

    GHANA IS WORKING AGAIN under wiser leadership and NDC government For NPP CRIMINAL ORGANISATION PARTY, GHANAIANS ARE TIRED OF YOU CRIMINALS.

    LONG LIVE NPP CRIMINAL PARTY IN OPPOSITION

  • Game Changer 4 months ago

    A better leader in the saddle. This is great to hear. My president, kindly extend the RESET to cover the entire public service, review their allowances. Most of those allowances is a direct insult to the sensibility of the pe ...
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  • Babangida Casagrande 4 months ago

    Walayi! Mahama is godsend to Ghanaians for real,

  • K Poku-London-UK 4 months ago

    @ Game Changer

    I do NOT support the NDC or the NPP- I support MY COUNTRY GHANA- I love Dr Kwame Nkrumah to pieces-to death for HIS SELFLESS LEADERSHIP- He built NOT even 1 ROOM for HIMSELF. NKRUMAH NEVER DIES. Dr Kwame Nkr ...
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  • Frank Agyena-Karikari 4 months ago

    How much did the British leave for Ghana at Independence? Because of Nkrumah’s extravagant and ambitious expenditure, Ghana was almost bankrupt when he was booted out of office. How much did he spend on Guinea, Zimbabwe, an ...
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  • Master P 4 months ago

    Are you really serious? CAN you tell me which president in ghana can compare his doings to Nkrumah?
    Stop being idiot and ignorant.

  • NKRUMAH STANDS ABOVE ALL - KwabenaOhemeng,London 4 months ago

    Karikari, you better stop exposing your blatant ignorance about what Nkrumah inherited from our coloniser, the UK. The UK left the Gold Coast only 250 million pounds after over hundred years of pillaging our resources. The U ...
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  • Yaw Amankwaah 4 months ago

    @Agyena-Karikari
    Well done, I salute you. This is the only time Jeremiah Rawlings has to pay for his rent. He's no more living rent-free. Kudos to you.

  • TAKE OR PAY DEMON 4 months ago

    Something to placate Ghanaians. Shame on Mahama. Ablekuma North violence has exposed Mahama as a violent person.

  • Frank Agyena-Karikari 4 months ago

    What about when such appointees need to fuel their vehicles for OFFICIAL DUTIES? John, please hasten slowly because there are some spheres where appointees can’t use their own money to fuel their vehicles for officials duti ...
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  • K 4 months ago

    Most of John Dramani Mahama appointees are Brokenen & women. They don't have personal cars,they are using Govt vehicles. How can Malik Basintale or Mustapha Gbande use their pockets monies to fuel Official Cars?

  • NATIONALIST 4 months ago

    Teacher, Nurses and other civil servants who pay their own transportation fares and those who fuel their own cars, not even an official vehicles to do official duties are lesser human beings, right?
    We pay for the cars they ...
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  • MY PRESIDO, I SALUTE. NICE ONE! 4 months ago

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU. NEXT, PLEASE CHECK JOHN DUMELO AND HIS NEW BOARD WITH 33 MEMBERS FOR ME. WHAT IS JOHN DUMELO DOING WITH A BOARD OF 33 PEOPLE?

  • Kwesi 4 months ago

    @My Presido. The biggest achievement of this Government so far has been the establishment of boards for every state institution. This will certainly lead to red tape in decision making which will slow down our pace of develop ...
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  • Kwamina 4 months ago

    @Game Changer. I can not agree with you more. Some of these benefits are just a way of looting the state. Why should someone (after they have received their full monthly salary) get a fuel allowance to drive their private car ...
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  • Sinclair Erzua. 4 months ago

    Solve anarchy and discrimination. Ghana must be for all of us. What was wrong yesterday must not be right today. Your party's revenge will spell disaster for you, you are warned.

  • 24 HOUR ECONOMY YAAMUTU! 4 months ago

    It means nothing. Robing Peter to pay Paul. They will steal as usual to buy their fuel.

  • JESUS IS GOD 4 months ago

    Jesus Christ loves you and wants to save you from sin and its consequences. He died on the cross for your sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day. Believe in Him, accept His gift of forgiveness, and receive eternal ...
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  • Blue Pen 4 months ago

    Please, let better informed person help me with more clarification. How far does this go? Does it, for instance, mean that ministers of state fuel their official vehicles for official duties?

    Pls, only well informed, resp ...
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  • JACK TORONTO 4 months ago

    Who at all if advise president MAHAMA? I cant think far. Now I am ready to pay for the Ghc1 fuel levy if implemented. J M TOASO.

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  • K Poku-London-UK 4 months ago

    @ We Are NPP

    I do NOT support the NDC or the NPP- I support MY COUNTRY GHANA- I love Dr Kwame Nkrumah to pieces-to death for HIS SELFLESS LEADERSHIP- He built NOT even 1 ROOM for HIMSELF. NKRUMAH NEVER DIES. Dr Kwame Nkrum ...
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  • GREAT STUFF!! WELL DONE SIR!!! 4 months ago

    This is leading by example. The days when appointees saw their positions as opportunities to lord it over their fellow Ghanaians rather than to lead by their example of dedication to duty, service, self-sacrifice and devotion ...
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  • Mahama is smart ; 4 months ago

    If Mahama cancels the fuel allowances, it is not a problem because they will put it somewhere else .

  • Kwaku 4 months ago

    Good move, but the appointees will still expense their fuel cost for their organizations to pay.

  • Steve Kaye London 4 months ago

    This is no initiative; it is propaganda by the womanising drunkard and incompetent dead goat.

  • Philip 4 months ago

    Saying different thing snd doing different thing don't trust politicians

  • Kwaku Tee 4 months ago

    John Mahama is a big Trickster. Which NDC appointee will use his pocket money to fuel govt vehicle?It's just for the optics and a PR that NDC has adapted. It will not work bcoz we've discerning Ghanaians now.

  • ABAN PAPA ABA 4 months ago

    Unlike the criminals npp who took the country as their bonafide properties misusing state funds.NKROMFUO.

  • Johnny 4 months ago

    An unemployed Lunatic NDC Supporter without work experience. There were many NPP appointees who were not taking Fuel Allocation. How much is Fuel Allocation per week?Peanut to most of then.

  • Honest 4 months ago

    Thank God we are going to see the end of the wastage of Goil coupons. Hitherto, government officials would collect more than necessary fuel coupons and give them to friends and girlfriends

  • Barko osae twum 4 months ago

    Totally agree. They sit in their air conditioned offices do nothing but collect books and books of fuel vouchers and give to friends , family and side chicks. Its about time. They have a free government vehicle that reads the ...
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  • Emelia 4 months ago

    That was what fools like Agyapa Mercer and K.T. Hammond were doing. For 8 good years. Thank you God for giving us sense to vote against the useless NPP

  • Nana 4 months ago

    Gyimiieeee saa no wisdom. Those are the types the Kleptomaniac Gonja from Bole Bamboi wants on the Voters Register.

  • Dancas 4 months ago

    when are you going to scrap the Azuma mines your brother Ibrahim Mahama wants to take by force. All of a sudden you brother has over $100 million to buy a mine. When you were in opposition he didn't have such money.

  • Game Changer 4 months ago

    @Dancas, because of foolishness and hatred, some of you behave as zombies. Are u not ashamed we don't any high scale indegenous mining company in Ghana? Fools, you guys took away the bauxite contract from him and dashed it to ...
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  • Nana 4 months ago

    John Dramani Mahama and his brother Ibrahim think many Ghanaians are FOOLS like NDC Supporters. No one will allow them to steal our natural resources. If Bryan Acheampong cannot buy SSNIT hotels, the same law will apply.

  • ATWEE 4 months ago

    Absolutely perfect move by the president, it's obviously high time he cancells that good for nothing ex-gracia.

  • K 4 months ago

    Once a Criminal JDM will always remain a Propagandists Criminal. GRA will start implementing D Levy next week.The Dollar is also waking up,Crude Oli prices are also on their mark.

  • Ato 4 months ago

    Mahama is a visionary leader compared to wasteful Akuffo Addo. NPP must not come near to power for at least 30 years if we want Ghana to benefit everyone. They are arrogant with thievery mindset sharing state property.

  • Ruthan 4 months ago

    I'm not a Fool like those NDC Supporters, let John Dramani Mahama govt give us the total amount they spend every month b4 this ban.Then they can also give us how much they are going to save after the ban for analysis.

  • What we know so far 4 months ago

    Good move

  • Kk 4 months ago

    Mahama all the way

  • So was the allowance separate from official fuel cost 4 months ago

    They should be entitled to cost of fuel for doing government business.. Is that to say they took fuel allowance on to of the business fuel cost? Ama Ghana

  • PK 4 months ago

    Great move this going to save a lot of money

  • SURVIVAL. 4 months ago

    Hmmmm,a lot of people didn't know Mahama will do great this time.Yesterday most of the MPs in both sides including the minority leader acknowledged the good work the ruling government is doing .Ghana will surely get to the to ...
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  • Donatus 4 months ago

    Fuel is consuming resources, and the vehicles are big vehicles, four-wheel drive. Some drive to see their friends, funerals etc, etc.

  • Barko osae twum 4 months ago

    Any government appointee who claims fuel vouchers or allowance should justice such claims against mileage done on the vehicle allocated. Thieves stealing 360⁰. Some government appointees have no shame at all. Greedy to thei ...
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  • A 4 months ago

    THESE ARE SOME OF THE FAKE AND PROPAGANDA STRATEGIES FOR 2028 AND IT WON'T WASH.

  • Kk 4 months ago

    This is a charade and camouflage to deceive Ghanaians

  • Delacitizen 4 months ago

    H. E. John Mahama, God increase you in all areas of your life for this wonderful initiative.

  • DDT 4 months ago

    CEO's who collects belt, watch, fork and knife allowance, air conditioning allowance etc. must be scrapped. Another nonsense allowance is chief justice family getting allowance for travelling after their tickets and accommod ...
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  • Jeffie 4 months ago

    Government appointees must also pay their own rent cos too much money goes into free bungalows and their maintenance.In United States all government officials live in their own homes unlike Ghana government takes care of even ...
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  • Kwaku 4 months ago

    Just so you know: CEOs, MDs, D-Gs as well as their Deputies are not affected by the government's directive on fuel allocations. It's just a handful of appointees who'd be affected --- which renders it insignificant relative t ...
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  • Phronesis 4 months ago

    Thank you Mr. President. How about the rest of the public service. Let your CoS call for the records, you will be shocked. There are those who would prefer the status quo because it benefits them heavily but at what cost to t ...
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  • AMARIYA 4 months ago

    NEXT MOVE

    Please get all Government institutions and ministry put their electricity budget capture in the annual budget. Each Ministry or institution, or agency MUST pay their electricity use every month. They must pay f ...
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  • Now Now 4 months ago

    Let us be careful
    Allowances, facilities, expenditures have intentions and purposes

    First and foremost is to ask:
    Why were they instituted
    How much is involved
    Are there alternatives

    Do we expect less informed in ...
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  • Erik 4 months ago

    Good move Mr president. Some take their girlfriends cars and present them as theirs and fill the tank for them. Ghana is infeed RESETTING

  • K Poku-London-UK 4 months ago

    I do NOT support the NDC or the NPP- I support MY COUNTRY GHANA- I love Dr Kwame Nkrumah to pieces-to death for HIS SELFLESS LEADERSHIP- He built NOT even 1 ROOM for HIMSELF. NKRUMAH NEVER DIES. Dr Kwame Nkrumah IS A TRUE PAT ...
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  • Fck off with this.. Who doesn't like nkrumah 4 months ago

    We all do... What we have now is this two parties... We must support and criticise them to sit and work. My hats all it takes

  • SA 4 months ago

    Excellent move, all unnecessary allowances, payments to government appointees and ministers should be scrapped, tightening of belt should start from the top, no wastages of state funds, freeload, should be entertained, perio ...
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  • Good move 4 months ago

    Thank you Mr president.JDM is a gift from God to we the honest Ghanaians.May God bless Mahama and curse Akuffo Addo and his criminal cartel.NPP is a criminal organization from day one.Now I wish the president stop people for ...
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  • Junior 4 months ago

    But they will take the CC coupons

  • Reformer 4 months ago

    Well done JDM. This was long overdue.

  • Efo 4 months ago

    Only fools will trust this directive, they’re going to introduce the petroleum taxes tomorrow so in order to fool Ghanaians let us bring this, only senseless people will hail you..Sethings why now??

  • John 4 months ago

    Aooww my friend..Many have not realised that John Mahama is using a lot of PR and optics in his 2nd term.I am told his own GPRTU are angry. Mahama has tricked them.
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  • Funny country 4 months ago

    Congrats Mr President, but not only for political appointees but also senior public and civil servants who have free everything: security, water, electricity, fuel, tv allowance, free cable and many more. God bless you

  • Sammy 4 months ago

    Cancelling fuel allowance to appointees cannot be measured. He should be able to show exact what he has used that proceeds for. We are often deceived that government has taken this and that from its appointees but at the end ...
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  • THANK YOU ALL 4 months ago

    I m so grateful for for voting for this man. May Allah guide and protect you. May Allah grant President Mahama greater Wisdom to leave a lasting Memories.

  • Atoapoma Abransamadu 4 months ago

    Well-done, President Mahamah. Also cancel the big sum of money given to MPs to purchase vehicles every 4 years apart from new members!

  • Eric Joe 4 months ago

    It sounds good on paper but in reality All Animals are equal but some are more equal thank others. NDC gurus will definitely slip through the net...

  • Kweku 4 months ago

    Can you believe it? Elections won't be about scoring freebies anymore! Leaders will finally understand they're here to serve, not take from us. It's about time we got a government that makes sense. Winning power should mean p ...
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  • Papa sly 4 months ago

    Who is going to monitor if it's not going or under gea

  • Papa sly 4 months ago

    Who is going to monitor if it's not going or under gea

  • Papa sly 4 months ago

    Who is going to monitor if it's not going or under gea

  • Kweku 4 months ago

    Praise the Lord hallelujah!

  • Joe 4 months ago

    I am in favour of this policy but please let's know which positions classify as political appointments. Secondly when such persons undertake official travel, how is the cost covered?

  • Mohammed Maahy Syndim 4 months ago

    This is a good leadership and a bold one for that. I have never voted for NDC before and decisions like this is gradually changing my mind towards them. I hope it's not going to be a 9day wonder. The one i want most is the ex ...
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  • King promise 4 months ago

    Cancelling allowance for fuel don't mean shit they are going to steal from the government to buy fuel and fix Dumsor and redirect Traffic in Accra to different parts of Ghana and please relocate Embassy and other business fro ...
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  • Paul 4 months ago

    Herrr! Are we still in Ghana or am dreaming? He who laughs last....... Mahama must be having a very good last laugh. Setting a model of HOW TO BUILD A NATION.

  • Yaw 4 months ago

    Also take the saloon cars from them, and let them use 4x4 from a carpool. That will be the ultimate cost cutting.

  • Efo Kofi 4 months ago

    Kwaashiaa populist nonsense

  • AK 4 months ago

    Let the savings be used to increase the producer price of cocoa. The farmers are waiting and will not take any excuses for not increasing the producer price.

  • FOYOOSIS 4 months ago

    Long overdue, extend it to other sectors. The various incentives are just too much and a waste of public money.

    The use of free fuel coupons in the various institutions must come to an end. Ghana is bleeding, there's need ...
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  • Kasa 4 months ago

    Please Mr president kindly give us all the details for example CEO , etc

  • Kofi 4 months ago

    Good idea, only if it's going to work in Ghana

  • Nana TRUMU TRUMU Addo 4 months ago

    GOD FORBID NPP COME TO POWER AGAIN. THEY WILL REVERSE ALL THIS

  • Augustina Quayson 4 months ago

    Please Mr President, then cancel garden boy allowance and clothing allowance.

  • Body Gay 4 months ago

    The conman is at it's best. Anyone who believes this John Dariga Mahama, does so at their own peril. This fucky guy is the biggest liar ever lived. Ghanaians are watching you this time ,Mr criminal Mahama. The only people ...
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  • Nancy 4 months ago

    Good job, please reduce the per diem also. Paying hundreds of USD for going to Kumasi is insane. A reasonable amount given, depending on the cost of living of a city/country should be enough for food and accommodation. No m ...
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  • Dallas1 4 months ago

    If this direction does not include MMDCEs, then I'm afraid it will not be fair. This's because about 50 70 of District Assembly Common Funds (DACF) goes into fuel refunds of MMDCEs.

  • Tetteh wiase 4 months ago

    Well done what about the v8s

  • Ray Alan 4 months ago

    I do not understand what does that mean are the appointees going to fuel their state allocated vehicles when for national assignment from their pockets or they have other fuel allocation on the side. Somebody should pls educa ...
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  • Phel 4 months ago

    JM may God bless you and live long. May God grant you wisdom to govern with discernment without fear or favor.

  • Gh 4 months ago

    When akufo ado and npp were busy increasing government allowances, John mahama is canceling them..Ghanaians please do not give Ghana to npp again..

  • John 4 months ago

    Criminal and the most incompetent president.

  • New Ghana 4 months ago

    This is governance. God bless u Mahama

  • Nii Joromi 4 months ago

    The best political move made by any president. Good job!! Now the politicians will feel the pain of using a V8 and other big engine SUVs.

  • Kofi 4 months ago

    What is required is a deeper and structured surgery of public sector conditions of service, including government agencies, SOEs and institutions like the BoG and COCOBOD. The President has once in a lifetime opportunity to ca ...
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  • Jim 4 months ago

    This is the right thing to do, and it looks like only Mahama could do it. Shame unto the Akkufo-Addos and the Kuffours. Mahama has proved he is a leader.

  • TRUTH 4 months ago

    WELL DONE MR. MAHAMA. FUEL ALLOWANCE INDEED, THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY THE COUNTRY IS POOR. THE APPOINTEES CAN USE THEIR SALARY TO BUY FUEL LIKE ANY OTHER PERSON.

  • Kwaky 4 months ago

    You believe this to your own peril. Do you remember the contribution for building chip compounds,which Mahama promised, and secretly when back to Accountants General to recollect? These people are scammers.