The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has revealed that President John Dramani Mahama has cancelled all paid television subscriptions at the Jubilee House, resulting in an estimated monthly saving of GH₵120,000 (approximately $12,000).
Speaking in an interview with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Mr Kwakye Ofosu explained that this decision is part of a broader government strategy to eliminate unnecessary spending and promote fiscal discipline at the highest levels of public administration.
Subscriptions review exposed excess
According to Mr Kwakye Ofosu, the excessive expenditure was uncovered during a review of operational costs inherited from the previous administration.
“When we came to the Jubilee House, we noticed multiple TV subscriptions on top of the local channels. After assessing the total cost, we realised about GH₵120,000 was being spent monthly just on satellite television. President Mahama has since cancelled all of them,” he disclosed.
Cost savings prioritised over luxury
He criticised the former practice as insensitive, especially when minor investments could make significant impacts in under-resourced communities.
“There are places where the only thing preventing people from accessing clean water is a broken water pump that costs GH₵1,000. Meanwhile, GH₵120,000 was being used monthly just to watch television,” he noted with concern.
Symbol of fiscal prudence
The cancellation is being positioned by the Mahama administration as a symbolic yet practical demonstration of its commitment to prudent resource management.
It aligns with the broader economic recovery agenda aimed at redirecting public funds to sectors that directly improve the welfare of Ghanaians.
“It’s about priorities. Every cedi saved here can be used to change lives elsewhere,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu emphasised.