Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has revealed that no office within Jubilee House, the seat of Ghana’s presidency, is permitted to subscribe to DStv or any satellite television service as part of measures to reduce public spending.
Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, he explained that the policy is in line with the Mahama administration’s commitment to modesty and responsible use of state funds.
“I can reveal to you that if you come to this house, there’s no office in this house that is allowed to subscribe to DStv or any satellite television,” he stated.
While acknowledging that some may view the measure as trivial, Kwakye Ofosu emphasized its significance in cutting unnecessary costs.
“You would say that that is a trivial matter, but he has done that. Because when you computed the cost, it was significant money,” he explained.
He noted that televisions in use at the presidency are restricted to local channels only.
“You can turn on the television that you see here, you will find that I’m only limited to local television stations,” he said, adding that the policy would soon be extended to other government agencies to prevent wasteful spending.
Kwakye Ofosu commended President Mahama’s leadership, describing him as a leader committed to financial prudence and setting a good example for public officials.
“This is a man deeply committed to making savings for the Ghanaian people. Governance necessarily involves taking tough decisions… but the citizenry must see corresponding levels of modesty on the part of government officials and that’s what President Mahama is committed to doing,” he added.
The initiative is expected to reinforce efforts to streamline government expenditure and ensure efficient use of resources.
