Media personality and entertainment pundit, Ola Michael
Media personality, Ola Michael, has urged the government to implement more cost-cutting measures across various sectors, including the presidential entourage and the allowances given to appointees.
His comments follow President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to scale down the Independence Day celebrations scheduled for March 6, 2025.
The move, according to the presidency, was aimed at government spending amid economic challenges.
Speaking on this discussion on UTV’s United Showbiz, Ola Michael stated, “It would be great if they could cut down costs in many other sectors, not just the Independence Day celebrations.
“When the president is on the move, the entourage of cars that follow him should be reduced as well.”
He also criticised the excessive allowances and benefits enjoyed by some government officials, citing the case of the immediate past Managing Director (MD) of SIC Insurance PLC, Hollister Duah-Yentumi, who took home more than GH₵150,000 in salaries and benefits annually.
“The amount in allowances and other benefits given to many of these government appointees is too much. That should also be cut down. These are the same people saying we should sacrifice, yet they are benefitting the most,” he added.
Ola Michael argued that implementing such measures would free up resources for national development and reduce Ghana’s reliance on external support.
“If all these things are cut down little by little, we would have enough to go round and stop us from depending on other countries,” he added.
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