Former President John Dramani Mahama has noted that the budget to the Office of the President in 2022 was too high.
He said the budget has been increased from ¢700million to ¢3.1billion this year.
Mr Mahama asked President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to cut the budget to his office in these times of economic difficulties.
“The budget for the Office of the President has ballooned, over the last six years, from GH¢700m to GH¢ 3.1bn in 2022,” he tweeted on Tuesday November 8.
He added “For expenditure rationalization to be successful, it must first start in the President’s office. Substantial savings of GH¢1bn can be made by slashing the budget.”
His comments come at a time the government is seeking support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to deal with the economic challenges.
President Akufo-Addo says negotiation is going on well despite claims by some quarters that it is not.
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What did you cut in your office during your time when we were in dumsor and dire economic conditions. Compared to the situation now when the whole world is suffering. I am not surprised you've not been able to suggest a single solution. All you think of is come back to rip-off like never before. Mahama Never Again.
He wants FREE SHS, 1V1D, 1C1F, etc out. Ghanaians, be careful of this man who had 8yrs in government but left of DUMSO. Mahama, NERVER AGAIN!
What should be cut? FREE SHS? Be specific. Ghanaians can now read between the lines. Don't be vague! We want the specifics. Cut 1D1F? Mahama, NEVER AGAIN!
Be specific and tell us the breakdown of the budget to the presidency and what you think can be reduced and by how much. Because you do not want to be exposed, you always give blank Statement.