Audio By Carbonatix
President John Mahama has announced that government appointees will not be allowed to travel first class.
According to him, his administration will be defined by modesty and respect for the Ghanaian people.
He made this statement during the swearing-in of ministers at the Jubilee House on Friday, February 7, 2025.
The President revealed that he has instructed the Chief of Staff to formally notify ministers and government appointees about an immediate ban on non-essential travel to reduce government expenditure.
“Any travel that is deemed essential and necessary must be cleared first with the Office of the Chief of Staff and such travels will have to be taken in modesty no first class,” he said.
He further stressed that there would be no room for arrogance or pomposity in his administration.
"The resources you will be working with belong to the Ghanaian people who put us in office," he stated, warning that these resources must not be wasted on extravagance or luxury.
Latest Stories
-
John Kumah’s widow, Lilian Owusu remarries
54 seconds -
Mastercard boosts Africa acceptance network by 45% in 2025, accelerating the continent’s digital economy
10 minutes -
GNFS to clamp down on traders blocking Fire Hydrants after Cantoments Barracks blaze
22 minutes -
Minority raises concerns over revised lithium agreement
29 minutes -
Developing countries paid more in debt service in 2025 – World Bank
34 minutes -
Education Minister raises concern over prolonged CETAG strike
36 minutes -
MUSIGA Greater Accra names AMISTY GH Discovery Artist of the Year
39 minutes -
Vice President honours Nkrumah’s photographer, Chris Hesse, for safeguarding national memory
44 minutes -
3 arrested for impersonating Speaker, IGP on social media
44 minutes -
BoG to tighten monetary policy in half-year 2026
52 minutes -
Parliament approves GH₵357 billion budget for 2026
58 minutes -
MAX and Bolt announce strategic partnership to power electric mobility and vehicle ownership in Ghana
1 hour -
Greater Accra poultry farmers association says it was excluded from gov’t ‘Nkoko nkiti nkiti’ initiative
1 hour -
Michael Adangba survives dawn road crash en route to Bolgatanga
2 hours -
Court remands 40-year-old man for alleged murder
2 hours