The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reassured Ghanaians that if elected into power, he will abolish the payment of fuel, DSTV, utility bills, and other allowances enjoyed by government officials.
During a meeting with the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly, Mahama pledged to terminate these services to save more for Ghana. He stressed that high-profile individuals should be responsible for paying their utility bills, just like every other citizen.
Mahama said, “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 emphasised.