Dennis Miracles Challenges Official Ban on Fuel Coupons | Discuss Ghana

As of April 12, 2026, a significant dispute has emerged between the official government narrative and opposition communicators regarding the usage of state-funded fuel by appointees.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign, has publicly disputed the government's claim that a ban on fuel coupons is in effect. His comments come just days after the Presidency announced a strict enforcement of fiscal discipline measures.

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The Official Government Stance (April 9, 2026)

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, following an emergency Cabinet session, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, issued a "stern directive" from President John Dramani Mahama:

Total Ban: The President reportedly enforced a "total ban" on fuel allowances and coupons for all ministers and senior government appointees.

Fiscal Discipline: The move was presented as a way to "demonstrate leadership by example" as the public grapples with rising fuel costs driven by the Middle East conflict.

Direct Order: The President explicitly reminded his team that the "era of state-funded fuel for personal use is over.".

Dennis Miracles’ Rebuttal: "No Such Ban Exists"

Setting the record straight from his perspective, Dennis Miracles Aboagye argues that the publicized ban is essentially "theatrical" and does not reflect the reality on the ground:

“There is nothing like a ban on appointees using fuel coupons. Every government official draws from the state fuel free of charge.” — Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

Miracles’ Arguments:

Systemic Inconsistency: He contends that the existing administrative structures still allow officials to draw fuel via state accounts, regardless of whether a physical "coupon" is used.

Politicisation of Prices: Miracles has called for an end to the "politicisation of fuel prices," urging the government to focus on removing actual taxes, like the Sanitation and Pollution Levy, rather than making symbolic gestures about coupons.

Transparency Concerns: He suggests that until the actual logistics of fuel procurement for the Executive are overhauled, the "ban" remains a political talking point rather than a functional policy change.

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Fuel Policy Conflict (April 2026)

Feature	Government Claim	Dennis Miracles' Critique
Fuel Coupons	Strictly cancelled for all senior appointees.	Claims they are still being processed/used.
Fuel Allowances	Suspended to save state funds.	Argues officials still draw fuel "free of charge."
Public Relief	Cabinet ordered tax cuts on fuel for 4 weeks.	Demands permanent removal of Sanitation Levy.