President John Mahama has banned DSTV and other satellite TV subscriptions at the Jubilee House as part of a broader cost-cutting agenda. The directive, already in effect at the presidency, aims to eliminate non-essential public spending and reflect modesty in governance. Plans are underway to extend this policy to all government agencies.
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In an exclusive interview with Evans Mensah on JoyNews, Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, confirmed that no office at the presidency is currently permitted to subscribe to pay-TV services. “If you come to this house, there’s no office allowed to subscribe to DSTV or satellite TV,” he said. “You might think it’s trivial, but the cost is significant.”
Mr. Ofosu Kwakye emphasized that the measure is already being enforced and will soon apply to all public institutions. “Turn on any television here, and you’ll only find local stations. This policy will be rolled out across all government agencies to prevent wasteful spending.”
He also hinted at further austerity measures aimed at making governance more efficient and transparent. “President Mahama is deeply committed to saving public funds. Governance requires tough decisions, but it must also show modesty. That’s what this administration stands for.”
