Acting GRA Boss makes first public appearance amid protests by NDC supporters

The Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Kwesi Sarpong, has made his first public appearance following protests by some disgruntled NDC supporters over his appointment by President John Dramani Mahama.

Despite the controversy surrounding his selection for the top revenue mobilization role, Sarpong remains focused on optimizing limited resources to enhance government revenue for national development.

He made his appearance as the guest speaker at the African Tax Administration Forum in Accra.

On Monday, January 27, a group of aggrieved youth, believed to be affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), gathered at the headquarters of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to protest the appointment of Anthony Sarpong as Acting Commissioner-General.

President John Dramani Mahama on January 21, announced Mr. Sarpong’s appointment to the strategic role, responsible for overseeing Ghana’s tax collection and revenue mobilisation efforts.

Mr. Sarpong, an accomplished accountant and auditor, previously served as a Senior Partner at KPMG, a globally respected auditing and consulting firm.

However, his appointment has been widely regarded as a strategic move to bolster Ghana’s revenue systems at a time when the government faces pressure to meet fiscal targets and stabilise the economy.

Despite his qualifications, some NDC members have opposed the appointment, claiming Mr Sarpong has ties to the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). This has raised concerns about his loyalty to the government’s revenue agenda and the ruling party’s influence over key institutions.

source: citinewsroom.com