Julie Essiam appointed as new head of GRA

Madam Julie Essiam has been appointed by President Akufo-Addo as the new Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, replacing Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah.

Prior to this role, Madam Essiam served as the Commissioner overseeing the Support Services Division of the GRA.

Her appointment follows President Akufo-Addo’s dissolution of the GRA Board.

While no specific reason was provided for the dissolution of the Board led by Dr. Anthony Oteng-Gyasi, reports suggest that recent disagreements may have played a role.

President’s action follows days after Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s Flagbearer, accused the GRA of pressuring businesses for taxes due to unrealistic targets.

The dissolved GRA Board, chaired by Dr. Anthony Oteng-Gyasi, included members such as Mr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, Mad. Adelaide Ahwireng, Prof. Peter Ohene Kyei, Mr. Kwabena Boaten, Mrs. Dela Obeng-Sakyi, Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari, and Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei.