The John Mahama second Term administration’s claim of running a lean government has been exposed as a sham, following revelations of a whopping GHC11.3 billion budgetary allocation for the Presidency in the 2025 fiscal year.
This allocation is a stark contrast to the GHC8.5 billion allocated to the Presidency under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in the 2024 budget statement.
At the center of the controversy is Shamima Muslim, who is the Deputy to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister for Government Communications. Shamima Muslim had announced on Facebook that she would be allocating GHC1,000 to 50 individuals to advertise the President Mahama government on social media.
The post was later deleted after she faced backlash from Ghanaians.
The allocation of GHC1,000 to 50 individuals has raised eyebrows, with many questioning the government’s priorities and allocation of funds.
Critics argue that this allocation is a clear indication of the government’s misuse of funds and lack of transparency.
The fact that Felix Kwakye Ofosu’s office has been allocated GHC78 million, which she plans to use to bribe social media influencers, has sparked outrage among Ghanaians.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State responsible for Government Communications, has been at the forefront of the government’s claim of running a lean administration.
However, the recent revelations have exposed this claim as a sham.
The government’s allocation of GHC11.3 billion for the Presidency is a clear indication of its priorities, and it is not a lean government.
The controversy surrounding the government’s allocation of funds has sparked a heated debate among Ghanaians.
However, many are questioning the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability, and some are calling for a probe into the allocation of funds.
-BY Issah Olegor
