Government Spokesperson, Felix Ofosu Kwakye
President John Mahama is anticipated to announce wide-ranging limitations on the benefits and privileges that public officials had under the previous administrations.
This is a part of a larger initiative to encourage modest governance and reduce expenses.
Felix Ofosu Kwakye, a government spokesperson, stated in an interview on Joy News Tuesday that the President is setting an example by making important cuts at the top levels of government.
“In the coming days, President Mahama will announce many restrictions on some of the perks that public officials used to enjoy under the former administration,” he revealed.
Even now, he said, the administration is demonstrating a strong commitment to responsible spending.
“President Mahama is operating a modest government. You are aware that this government is the smallest in the history of the Fourth Republic.
“He promised 60 ministers; he is actually operating with 56. When it comes to presidential staffers and the support staff, I can assure you that it will be roughly half of what we came to meet. We are talking about 336 people in Akufo-Addo’s presidency.”
He affirmed that the executive branch will no longer receive ex-gratia payments under President Mahama.
“President Mahama has said that people who work under him in the executive, of course, he does not have control over the legislature and the judiciary, but the executive, they cannot look forward to receiving ex gratia.”
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