Minister Pelpuo Reveals He Drives Private Car Amid No Official Vehicle Arrangement
Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo disclosed he has no government-allocated car, uses his personal vehicle and pays for fuel, contradicting expectations of ministerial perks. Parliament's approval process for his appointment remains pending, casting doubt on when perks may commence. Members continue debating en
Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, Minister of State for Special Initiatives, confirmed he does not possess an official government vehicle and relies on his private car. He personally covers all fuel costs for the vehicle he currently uses. During an interview on The Pulse with Elton Brobbey on JoyNews, he emphasized that his situation persists despite his ministerial rank. Government protocol typically grants assignees access to official cars and associated services, but Pelpuo noted he has not received such an installation since joining the administration. His statement emerges against a backdrop of public scrutiny over ministerial benefits and vehicle allocations. Earlier commentary suggested both the President and Vice President operate without state-provided automobiles, using personal transport instead. This context deepens the conversation around entitlements for high-level officials. Parliament has yet to fully approve his ministry’s mandate, influencing current resource access. No official schedule for altering his transportation arrangement has been disclosed.
