Ghanaian President John Mahama has told his cabinet Ministers to avoid unnecessary overseas trips, and they must fly economy class if they have to travel on government account.
Mr. Mahama announced the measure during the swearing-in of the 17 new ministers at the presidential palace in Accra.
“I have imposed a ban on non-essential travel forthwith to cut down on government expenditure. Any travel deemed essential must be undertaken in modesty—no first-class,” he said.
He further urged officials to avoid displays of extravagance and make prudent use of public resources, stressing that government funds should be directed toward improving the lives of Ghanaians rather than luxury.
“The resources you will be working with belong to the Ghanaian people. Those resources are not to be wasted on opulence and extravagance,” Mahama told his ministers.
First-class travel, often chosen by senior officials for its comfort and privacy, comes at a high cost—sometimes up to 70% more than economy class. Mahama’s directive aims to ensure public funds are used more effectively to benefit citizens.
The president also revealed that an ongoing audit into the use of state resources by officials of previous administrations would soon be completed. Appropriate action will be taken against those found guilty of misusing public funds.
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