President Mahama bans DSTV at Jubilee House as part of a new cost-saving directive aimed at eliminating non-essential government expenditure. The initiative is expected to extend to all public institutions across Ghana in a bid to promote modesty and responsible spending.
The decision, announced by the Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, is already in effect at the presidency. He confirmed during an exclusive interview on JoyNews that all offices within Jubilee House are now barred from subscribing to DSTV or other satellite television services.
“I can reveal to you that if you come to this house, there’s no office that is allowed to subscribe to DSTV or any satellite television,” said Mr. Ofosu Kwakye. “It may seem trivial, but the cost was significant when computed across government offices.”
Hon. Felix Ofosu Kwakye, Minister for Government Communications
Impact of the DSTV Ban at Jubilee House
The directive, which underscores how President Mahama bans DSTV at Jubilee House for fiscal discipline, is only the beginning. According to Mr. Kwakye, this policy will soon apply to all public institutions.
“You can turn on the television that you see here; you will find that I’m only limited to local television stations,” he added. “It is something that will be extended to all government agencies.”
A Symbol of Modesty in Governance
President Mahama’s administration is keen to portray a government that not only talks about austerity but leads by example. Cutting down on pay-TV subscriptions is a symbolic yet practical step in that direction.
“This is a man deeply committed to making savings for the Ghanaian people,” Kwakye noted. “Governance necessarily involves tough decisions. But the citizenry must see corresponding levels of modesty from government officials—and that’s what President Mahama is committed to.”
The announcement aligns with the broader vision of efficient, transparent governance and fiscal responsibility. More cost-cutting measures are expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks.
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