In a bid to reduce wasteful public expenditure, President John Mahama’s administration has made a significant decision to cancel all paid TV subscriptions at the Jubilee House.
According to Mr. Kwakye Ofosu, this move is expected to save the presidency approximately GH₵120,000 (US$12,000) per month.
The decision was made after a thorough review of the presidency’s expenditure, which revealed that multiple satellite subscriptions were being paid for in addition to local channels. “When we came to the Jubilee House, there were multiple subscriptions… When we took stock and did the calculations, we realised we were spending approximately GH₵120,000 per month just on satellite subscriptions. President Mahama has cancelled all of that,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu explained.
The lawmaker highlighted the importance of prioritizing basic amenities over luxury expenses, noting that some communities in Ghana lack access to clean water due to broken water pumps that cost as little as GH₵1,000 to repair.
“There are communities where a broken water pump costing GH₵1,000 is all that stands between them and access to clean water. Yet, here we were spending GH₵120,000 just to watch TV,” he stated.
The Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration is committed to demonstrating fiscal discipline and responsible governance. By canceling unnecessary expenses like paid TV subscriptions, the government aims to allocate resources more efficiently and effectively, ultimately benefiting the Ghanaian people.
This decision reflects the administration’s dedication to prudent financial management and its focus on addressing the country’s pressing development needs.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
