President John Dramani Mahama’s administration has officially banned DSTV subscriptions for officials working at Jubilee House, as part of a broader fiscal austerity campaign aimed at trimming non-essential expenditures within government operations.
In May 2024, Mahama pledged to end state-sponsored perks such as utility, fuel, and DSTV payments for top officials, aiming to align their benefits with those of ordinary Ghanaians.
The move underscores his commitment to separating public resources from private benefits.
In May 2024, Mahama pledged to end state-funded perks for top officials including DSTV, fuel, and utility payments as part of broader cost-saving reforms.
These measures include cutting the number of ministries from 30 to 23 and relocating Independence Day celebrations to avoid a GHS 20 million expense.
The moves signal a commitment to fiscal discipline and a clearer boundary between public funds and private benefits.
Public reaction is mixed: supporters praise the transparency, while critics dismiss the changes as symbolic unless backed by deeper reforms.
Analysts are watching to see whether this marks a lasting shift or a strategic response to political and economic pressures.
Jubilee House staff and cabinet members will transition to private DSTV plans at their own expense.
Observers expect further scrutiny of government perks possibly including mobile data, foreign trips, and vehicle maintenance allowances.
This move reflects a deliberate scaling back of perks that once symbolized status within Ghana’s political class.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
