To cut
down on bogus government expenses Ghana’s President John Mahama has banned
public officials from first class air travel.
The
government said on Tuesday that the ban has come into effect as the country
implements an IMF aid deal to revive state finances.
The
presidency issued the directive this week asking all ministers and other top
officials to avoid “unwarranted” foreign trips on the public purse, Communications
Minister Edward Omane Boamah told media.
Finance
Minister Seth Terkper told Reuters on Tuesday the cabinet is also discussing a
financial accountability bill which would impose penalties such as dismissal or
jail time for public officials who are found to violate it.
The
schedule would impose penalties such as dismissal or jail time for public
officials who are found to violate it.
“It is
expected to be clear enough to enable the general public to see malfeasance if
there is any and hold the agency involved accountable,” he added.
Good naija to follow
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