President John Dramani Mahama has announced a ban on first-class travels for government appointees, emphasising that his administration will be marked by modesty and respect for the people of Ghana.

According to a report by myjoyonline.com, he made this known at the swearing-in ceremony of ministers at the Jubilee House on Friday, February 7, 2025.

The president stressed that public officials must be mindful of how they use state resources.

He also stated that he had directed the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, to officially inform ministers and government appointees of an immediate restriction on non-essential travel.

“Any travel that is deemed essential and necessary must be cleared first with the Office of the Chief of Staff and such travels will have to be taken in modesty; no first class,” he said.

Mahama further warned against arrogance within his administration, stating that officials must remain accountable to the citizens who entrusted them with leadership.

He cautioned that government resources should not be wasted on extravagance or luxury, reiterating that they belong to the Ghanaian people.

"The resources you will be working with belong to the Ghanaian people who put us in office," he stated, warning that these resources must not be wasted on extravagance or luxury.