Some concerned NDC youth groups in Tamale have described the appointment of Anthony Sarpong as the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), as inappropriate.Ghanaian-themed art
Anthony Sarpong was appointed by President John Dramani Mahama to be the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Until his appointment, Mr. Sarpong served as a Senior Partner at auditing firm KPMG.
However, the group doubts Mr. Sarpong’s capabilities to lead the country’s revenue mobilization drive, tagging him as a member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
They, thus want the president to revoke his appointment and consider appointing a credible candidate for the said position. This was made known at a press conference held in Tamale, read by the coordinator of the Concerned Youth of NDC, Abu Jamal.
We do not agree to this appointment for him to serve in your government because we do not see him as someone who can lead a revenue generation drive due to his affiliation with the NPP party. Mr Sarpong was appointed by the former president Nana Akufo-Addo to serve on the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) in September 2020.
“He was a man who served together with other NPP persons and the former EOCO boss. Our wealth in Ghana is in trouble with Mr Sarpong. We therefore wish to draw the attention of President Mahama, that the NDC is made up of knowledgeable people who can manage the various sectors better and excellently. Therefore, for us, Mr Sarpong’s appointment should be revoked,” he stated.
The group has vowed to embark on a protest should the president not heed their call for a reappointment to the GRA.
They are certain of more knowledgeable individuals who can be considered for the said position to replace Anthony Sarpong as the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).Ghanaian-themed art
“We are giving the president 5 working days to revoke the appointment of Mr Sarpong. If such a move persists, we will be forced to hit the street,” he added.
