Mahama bans DSTV and TV subscriptions at the Jubilee House

By Emmanuella Sarfo-Ntow June 10, 2025

President John Mahama has prohibited the use of DSTV and other satellite television subscriptions at the Jubilee House, as part of a broader government initiative to cut non-essential public spending and promote modesty in governance.

The policy, which is already being enforced at the presidency, is expected to be rolled out across all government agencies.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Evans Mensah on JoyNews, Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, confirmed the directive.

“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.”

“You would say that that is a trivial matter, but he has done that. Because when you computed the cost, it was significant money,” he said.

“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.”

The Minister also hinted at more cost-saving measures to come, emphasising the administration’s commitment to financial discipline and 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,” he said.