President John Dramani Mahama has reportedly ordered the immediate cancellation of all satellite television subscriptions at the Jubilee House, a decisive move aimed at cutting unnecessary government spending and redirecting resources to more pressing national needs.
The revelation was made by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, during an interview on the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC).
“When we came to the Jubilee House, there were multiple subscriptions in addition to the local channels that we watched,” Kwakye Ofosu stated.
“When we took stock and did the calculations, we realised we were spending about GH₵120,000 monthly just on satellite subscriptions. President Mahama has cancelled all of that.”
Kwakye Ofosu described the previous spending as “impractical and insensitive,” especially at a time when many communities across the country are struggling with basic necessities.
“There are communities where a broken water pump costing GH₵1,000 is all that stands between them and access to clean water. Yet, here we were spending GH₵120,000 just to watch TV,” he lamented.
The minister emphasised that the President’s decision reflects a broader policy shift toward fiscal responsibility, underlining Mahama’s commitment to redirecting public funds to sectors that directly improve lives, such as healthcare, education, clean water access, and infrastructure development.
As part of this directive, all presidential offices have now been barred from maintaining any form of paid satellite TV services, including DStv and similar platforms.
Kwakye Ofosu added that the cancellation isn’t just symbolic — it’s a clear message that under Mahama’s leadership, luxury has no place in governance when the nation faces real developmental challenges.
The announcement has stirred public discussion about government spending culture, with many seeing it as a welcome effort to curb waste and uphold financial discipline at the highest level of power.
