National Democratic Congress communications team member Hamza Suhuyini defended President John Dramani Mahama against opposition accusations regarding fuel allowance cancellations. The NDC official rejected New Patriotic Party claims that recent cost-cutting directives represent mere public relations tactics. Suhuyini accused the NPP of consistently labeling government reform efforts as staged performances while failing to implement similar measures during their administration. He emphasized that the current government remains dedicated to fulfilling campaign promises and addressing citizen concerns. The communications team member dismissed NPP criticism as hypocritical behavior from a party that avoided comparable spending reductions.
Mahama issued orders on July 15 eliminating fuel allowances for political appointees as part of broader fiscal restraint initiatives. The directive followed previous measures that reduced ministerial positions and canceled satellite television subscriptions for state institutions. Dennis Miracles Aboagye, former Vice President Bawumia's aide, had characterized the fuel allowance policy as deceptive because appointees allegedly never receive these payments. Suhuyini maintained that such opposition responses demonstrate the NPP's disconnect from public expectations for government accountability.
Mahama issued orders on July 15 eliminating fuel allowances for political appointees as part of broader fiscal restraint initiatives. The directive followed previous measures that reduced ministerial positions and canceled satellite television subscriptions for state institutions. Dennis Miracles Aboagye, former Vice President Bawumia's aide, had characterized the fuel allowance policy as deceptive because appointees allegedly never receive these payments. Suhuyini maintained that such opposition responses demonstrate the NPP's disconnect from public expectations for government accountability.
