President Mahama appoints Anthony Kwasi Sarpong as acting GRA Commissioner-General

Anthony Kwasi Sarpong has been appointed as the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

His appointment follows the resignation of the former Commissioner-General, Julie Essiam, on January 20, 2025.

The appointment letter stated, "His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, in accordance with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 13(1) of the Ghana Revenue Act, 2009 (Act 791), has appointed you as the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, pending receipt of the constitutionally required advice of the Governing Board, given in consultation with the Public Services Commission."

Signed by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, the letter noted that the appointment takes effect from January 21, 2025.

Anthony Kwasi Sarpong is, however, required to indicate his acceptance or otherwise of the appointment within fourteen days of receiving the letter.

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