No First-Class, No Frivolity: Mahama Bans Non-Essential Travel for Officials
President reiterates commitment to fiscal discipline, modesty, and respect for Ghanaian resources.
- Non-essential travel for government appointees is now banned to reduce public spending
- Essential trips require prior clearance and must exclude first-class arrangements
- President Mahama emphasizes modesty and accountability in managing public resources
President John Dramani Mahama has imposed a ban on non-essential travel for government appointees as part of his administration’s drive to uphold modesty and ensure prudent resource management.
Addressing 17 newly sworn-in ministers, the President emphasized fiscal discipline, urging officials to shun arrogance and extravagance.
“The hallmark of this government will be modesty and respect for the Ghanaian people. The resources at your disposal belong to the people who entrusted us with power. They are not for opulence or waste,” he affirmed.
To enforce the directive, the Chief of Staff will issue formal communication to all appointees, requiring clearance for essential travel only. Furthermore, any approved travel must adhere to modest standards—explicitly excluding first-class arrangements.
The President also called on his team to reject displays of affluence, aligning with his administration’s broader commitment to fiscal responsibility and the efficient use of public funds for the benefit of Ghanaians.
