President John Dramani Mahama has imposed a ban on non-essential travel for government appointees, emphasizing the need for modesty and prudent resource management.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 17 ministers, Mahama stressed the importance of fiscal discipline and cautioned against arrogance and extravagance.
“The hallmark of this government will be modesty and respect for the Ghanaian people. There will be no room for arrogance and pomposity in this government,” he stated.
To curb unnecessary spending, Mahama directed the Chief of Staff to formally communicate the ban to all appointees.
“I have asked the Chief of Staff to write to all government appointees that I have imposed a ban on non-essential travels forthwith to cut down expenditure,” he declared.
Mahama further emphasized that any essential travel must be cleared with the Chief of Staff and undertaken with modesty, specifying “no first class” travel.