Felix Ofosu Kwakye: Mahama would announce harsh limitations on the benefits of public officials.

It is anticipated that President John Mahama will declare broad limitations on the benefits and privileges that public servants were granted during the previous administration.
This is a component of a larger initiative to reduce expenses and encourage responsible governance.

Government spokesperson Felix Ofosu Kwakye claimed in an exclusive interview with PM Express on Tuesday that the President is setting an example by making large cuts at the top levels of government.

“President Mahama will announce numerous restrictions on some of the perks that public officials used to enjoy under the previous administration in the coming days,” he disclosed.

The administration is already demonstrating a strong commitment to responsible spending, he continued.

“President Mahama has a small government. As you know, this is the smallest government in the Fourth Republic’s history.

“He is actually using 56 ministers, although he promised 60. I can guarantee you that it will be around half of what we came to meet in terms of presidential staffers and the support personnel. We are discussing 336 individuals who served under President Akufo-Addo.

Additionally, Mr. Ofosu Kwakye reaffirmed the President’s previous position against extravagant governance and said that the contentious new gasoline price will be “scrupulously accounted for.”

“We have taken actions in government that demonstrate our commitment to cost-cutting,” he said.
He affirmed that ex-gratia payments will no longer be given to executive branch employees under President Mahama.

“President Mahama has stated that those who serve in the executive branch cannot expect to receive ex gratia. Of course, he has no authority over the legislature or the judiciary.”

President Mahama has prohibited the usage of DStv and other satellite television subscriptions at the Jubilee House, and plans are in motion to expand the prohibition to include other government departments, Mr. Ofosu Kwakye added.

The administration claims that the action is a part of a larger cost-cutting plan to cut back on unnecessary public spending and show humility in government.

He revealed that no presidential position is currently permitted to have a pay-TV subscription.

“I can reveal to you that if you come to this house, there’s no office in this house that is allowed to subscribe to DStv or any satellite television,” he stated.

That may seem like a minor issue, but he has taken that action. Because that was a substantial sum of money when you calculated the cost.