Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has inaugurated a nine-member board for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to enhance domestic revenue mobilization and uphold integrity in public finance management. The board, chaired by George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, a former Deputy Finance Minister, includes:

• Board Members:
  • George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan – Chairperson
  • Anthony Sarpong – GRA Commissioner and Member
  • Patrick Nomo – Member
  • Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare – Member
  • Dr. Zakaria Mumuni – Member
  • Faustina Nelson – Member
  • George Ayiretey – Member
  • Laadi Ayamba – Member
  • Francis-Xavier Sosu – Member

Dr. Forson emphasized the GRA’s vital role in Ghana’s economic development, citing the need for efficient revenue mobilization to support public expenditure. He tasked the board to:

• Key Focus Areas:
  • Combat Smuggling: Take decisive action against smuggling activities undermining revenue efforts
  • Broaden Tax Net: Implement innovative strategies to improve compliance without overburdening taxpayers
  • Efficiency and Transparency: Enhance revenue administration through technology adoption and transparency

The new board is expected to provide strategic leadership and guide policy implementation to reform and modernize Ghana’s revenue collection systems.