'Mahama Is Him': President Mahama trends after slashing fuel benefits for appointees

President John Dramani Mahama is in the trends across social media platforms particularly on X following a major cost-cutting directive announced in the early hours of Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

The announcement, made by the Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu-Kwakye revealed the cancellation of fuel allowances for all political appointees.

According to the statement, the directive takes immediate effect and forms part of the government's broader efforts to reduce government expenditure.

The government also disclosed that savings from the cancelled allowances will be redirected to support key national development priorities.

The move is in line with previous cost-cutting measures, including the discontinuation of satellite TV subscriptions for offices at the presidency.

The development has sparked widespread conversation online, with hashtags like #Mahama and #AbanPapaAba trending, as many users praise the president for taking decisive action to curb public spending.

However, not all reactions have been positive, some have criticised it as a public relations tactic just to win the minds and hearts of Ghanaians.

Read some of the posts under the trending topic below:

Mahama is him
— 𝔸𝕝 𝕍𝕒𝕣𝕠 𝕏 (@al_varo777) July 15, 2025

Let Just Clap For President Mahama For This One👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

The Next Thing, They Should Buy Their Own Cars Out of their Salaries ✍️✍️ pic.twitter.com/yhqY3V5xDC
— Sirh Gabby (@GabbySirh) July 15, 2025

No fuel allowance for all appointees. President Mahama is doing all the right things, Ghana will work again🙏#AbanPapaAba #AccountabilitySeries pic.twitter.com/sCpJEDBmfx
— Amimaaliba Nsoh (@amimaaliba) July 15, 2025

As an ordinary Ghanaian, this is the leadership we need. Cutting appointees’ fuel perks saves millions monthly and money now freed for real priorities like ambulances, schools, and dumsor solutions. When our leaders feel the pinch like us, they’ll finally fix wasteful spending.…
— Nana Grant (@SierraSec_NG) July 15, 2025

Mahama is just lashing Ghanaians with good governance.

All Ghanaians should ask the NPP members and supporters this question.

Why should we vote out this government (NDC) to allow you (NPP) to take power when everything is in the right direction?
— Nanan (@Nana_Realest) July 15, 2025

That’s good to see! At least we finally have a president who thinks critically.
— aBELIEVAH 🧜🏿‍♂️ (@aBelievah) July 15, 2025

This is the kind of sacrifice we rarely see from leadership no special treatment, no excuses.

If the top is making cuts, it’s time for everyone else to follow suit.

Ghana might just be witnessing a leadership reset.

Thoughts?
— 2xnmore (@2xnmore) July 15, 2025

Mahama 2.0 is what we have been dreaming about.
Long, may it continue.
— Evans (@e_naban) July 15, 2025

This is what I voted for 🫡
— Eric Boateng 🇬🇭🇩🇪 (@ericboatenggh) July 15, 2025

Which ever money this government will save by doing this will still end up in the pockets of appointees. The important thing is for government to create jobs for the youth
— Maame Yaa Afriyie (@YaaMaame76272) July 15, 2025

Now those who use government vehicles for their personal businesses must buy their own fuel. Those who only watch DSTV at their offices must pay for it. Good job, Mr. President.
— Walking Prayer (@WalkingPrayer1) July 15, 2025

They should continue lying to us
Those in public sector know that it is how you capture your MEMO that determines how to retire it
So these guys will be taking money for fuel and just capture it in their memo with different activities
It is only those who know nothing about
— Pigin bloka (@MrOwusu_Yaw) July 15, 2025