Government sued over appointment of new GRA boss

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President John Dramani Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama
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A legal challenge has been filed against President John Mahama, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and the Attorney General, over the appointment of Anthony Kwasi Sarpong as the Acting Commissioner-General of the GRA.

The lawsuit, brought by Ghanaian citizen Emmanuella Sarfowaah, alleges that the appointment, made through a letter dated January 21, 2025, was unconstitutional and did not follow due process.

According to the lawsuit, President Mahama appointed Sarpong without the constitutionally mandated advice of the GRA’s governing board and the Public Services Commission.

The plaintiff asserts that the appointment was premature, as the GRA did not have a functioning Governing Council in place to provide the necessary advice on January 21, 2025.

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The suit further raises concerns about a potential conflict of interest. Prior to his appointment, Sarpong was reportedly the Senior Partner at KPMG, a prominent international accounting and auditing firm.

The plaintiff contends that KPMG has had numerous contractual engagements with the GRA, which could lead to a conflict of interest in Sarpong’s new role as Acting Commissioner-General.

Emmanuella Sarfowaah argues that the President’s decision to appoint an Acting Commissioner-General without adhering to the proper legal procedures undermines good governance and transparency.

The lawsuit seeks the court’s intervention to nullify the appointment and ensure future appointments follow all established legal protocols.

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