Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has disclosed that no office within the Jubilee House—the seat of Ghana’s presidency—is permitted to subscribe to DStv or any other satellite television service, as part of efforts to cut down on unnecessary public spending.
Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on Tuesday June 10, he said the policy reflects the Mahama administration’s commitment to modesty and prudent use of state resources.
“I can reveal to you that if you come to this house, there’s no office in this house that is allowed to subscribe to DStv or any satellite television,” he said.
While acknowledging that some may consider this a minor issue, he insisted it is an important cost-saving measure.
“You would say that that is a trivial matter, but he has done that. Because when you computed the cost, it was significant money,” he explained.
Ofosu noted that the televisions currently in use at the presidency are limited to local channels only.
“You can turn on the television that you see here, you will find that I’m only limited to local television stations,” he said, adding that the policy will be extended to other government agencies to prevent wastage of taxpayer funds.
Praising President Mahama’s leadership style, he said the president is committed to leading by example.
“This is a man deeply committed to making savings for the Ghanaian people. Governance necessarily involves taking tough decisions… but the citizenry must see corresponding levels of modesty on the part of government officials—and that’s what President Mahama is committed to doing,” Kwakye Ofosu added.
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