The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has revealed that President John Mahama has instituted a ban on the use of DStv and other satellite TV subscriptions within the Jubilee House.
He added that plans are underway to roll out the directive across all government institutions.
Speaking during an interview with Evans Mensah on JoyNews on June 10, 2025, monitored by GhanaWeekend, Ofosu explained that the move forms part of the President’s wider initiative to curb unnecessary public expenditure and promote frugality in leadership.
“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.
He acknowledged that while some may consider the measure insignificant, the cumulative financial impact was enough to warrant the decision.
“You would say that is a trivial matter, but he has done that. Because when you computed the cost, it was significant money.”
He further mentioned that the policy is already being implemented at the seat of government and will soon be replicated in all public sector offices.
“You can turn on the television that you see here, you will find that I’m only limited to local television stations. It is something that will be extended to all government agencies to ensure that we don’t waste the taxpayers’ money.”
According to the Minister, this is just one of several cost-reduction strategies the Mahama administration intends to pursue in a bid to streamline government operations and encourage accountability.
“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,” Ofosu emphasised.
