The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has revealed that the government’s decision to scrap fuel allowances for political appointees will save the country GH¢120 million.
COPEC is quoted by 3 Business to have stated, “Scrapping fuel allowances for appointees will save Ghana over GHS120 million annually”.
COPEC comments come on the heels of President John Dramani Mahama scrapping fuel allowance to government appointees.
In a statement signed by the spokesperson to the president, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the directive takes immediate effect.
According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the directive is part of the Mahama-led government’s broader plans to curb expenditure aimed at cutting costs and channelling public funds into priority areas.
Felix Kwakye’s statement read, “President John Dramani Mahama has, effective immediately, directed the cancellation of payment of fuel allowances and allocation of fuel to all political appointees”.
The directive forms part of a broader curb in government expenditure aimed at cutting costs and channelling public funds into priority areas”.
The Mahama government’s latest cost-cutting measure follows the reductions in the size of government through the appointment of fewer Ministers and Presidential Office staff.
Meanwhile, Sammi Awuku, the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, has fired shots at the Mahama government’s decision to scrap fuel allowances and allocations for all political appointees.
According to Sammi Awuku, the decision to scrap the fuel allowances is a PR gimmick and settings.
Sammi Awuku further noted that more clarity is needed concerning the scrapping of the fuel allowances.
Speaking in parliament, Sammi Awuku dared President Mahama to prove his seriousness by shutting down fuel vending points at the Jubilee House and Osu Castle.
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