Anthony Kwasi Sarpong appointed Acting Commissioner-General of GRA

By Iddi Yire

Accra, Jan 22, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mr Anthony Kwasi Sarpong as Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenu Authority (GRA), effective January 21.

His appointment is in accordance with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 13(1) of the Ghana Revenue Act, 2009 (Act 791) pending receipt of the constitutionally required advice of the governing board, given in consultation with the Public Services Commission.

The President congratulated Mr Sarpong formally on his appointment, a letter signed by Dr Callistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President, made available to the Ghana News Agency, said.

It directed him to indicate his acceptance or otherwise of the appointment, within 14 days of receipt of the letter.

Mr Sarpong’s appointment follows the resignation of Madam Julie Essiam, GRA Commissioner-General.

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