'We will use full force of the law' – GRA officer warns after alleged assault

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has warned the public against attacking or obstructing its officers during compliance operations.

The warning was issued by Accra Central Area Enforcement Officer, Joseph Annang, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after an intelligence-led compliance operation at Jamila Homes reportedly turned confrontational.

According to Annang, officers who were sent from the GRA head office to conduct checks at the company were allegedly refused entry and assaulted.

He said one of the officers also had their identification card broken during the incident.

“I was called to come in and remedy the situation,” Annang said, explaining that he later arrived at the premises with preventive officers and a police officer seconded to the GRA.

He said the officers involved had already submitted their statements at the head office, while the GRA’s Criminal Investigations Department (CID) would invite an official from Jamaa Homes to also provide a statement.

The enforcement team, he added, had taken some records from the company to the head office for further review.

Annang said the GRA would determine whether further assessment or a full audit would be necessary after examining the records.

He, however, issued a strong warning to businesses and members of the public against assaulting GRA officers.

“When you attack or assault any of our officers, you should know that you are attacking the Commissioner-General. I will never sit aloof and allow this to happen,” he said.

“We will come at you with equal measure. So that should be a warning to the public,” he said.

Annang explained that the operation at Jamaa Homes was triggered by intelligence received by the GRA, which led to the decision to conduct a compliance check.

He said the question of whether the company had failed to pay taxes would only be determined after the information and records gathered had been thoroughly examined.

“We came here on intelligence. Some records were given to our office, at the head office, and on that strength, officers were asked to come here and do compliance checks,” he said.

He added that the GRA remained committed to working with businesses but would not tolerate attempts to obstruct its officers from carrying out their duties.

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