The Board of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been dissolved, and President Akufo-Addo is expected to announce a new Board by the end of the day, Citinews reports.
While no specific reason was given for the dissolution of the Dr. Anthony Oteng-Gyasi-led Board, reports suggest there were recent disagreements within the Board.
The President’s decision comes shortly after New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia accused the GRA of harassing businesses for taxes due to unrealistic targets.
The dissolved GRA Board was chaired by Dr. Anthony Oteng-Gyasi, with members including Mr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, Mad. Adelaide Ahwireng, Prof. Peter Ohene Kyei, Mr. Kwabena Boaten, Mrs. Dela Obeng-Sakyi, Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari, and Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei.
Additionally, there are unconfirmed reports that the Commissioner-General of the GRA, Rev. Amishaddai Owusu Amoah, has been relieved of his post.
GRA sources acknowledge hearing the rumors but cannot confirm them without an official statement. While some workers claim the GRA boss was present at the office on Tuesday, he has not been seen on Wednesday, March 27.
In December 2023, a group called the Concerned Citizens of Ghana threatened protests over the continuous stay of Dr. Ammishaddai and a deputy commissioner, Ms. Julie Essiam, in office. In January 2024, Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam George, called on Parliament to declare the Commissioner-General a persona non grata as he had exceeded the mandated 60 years, suggesting he had no contract with the state.