A tax advocate, Nana Bonsu, has endorsed the immediate interdiction of five Customs Division officers pending an internal investigation, describing the move as the most appropriate decision under the circumstances.
The interdiction follows preliminary findings from an enforcement operation conducted on February 18, 2026, involving a shipment of transit cargo declared for onward movement to Niger.
Nana Bonsu emphasised that officers within the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) cannot be allowed to undermine the “vision and reset” agenda championed by President John Dramani Mahama and led by GRA Commissioner-General Anthony Kwesi Sarpong.
He stressed that initial assessments indicating potential procedural breaches necessitate a comprehensive and independent examination.
This process, he argued, must ensure that all culpable parties are not only interdicted but ultimately prosecuted.
The investigation aims to determine the full extent of individual involvement and identify any specific deviations from established customs protocols.
Commending the GRA boss for his prompt action, Bonsu reiterated that all officers involved must face thorough scrutiny, with administrative actions taken in accordance with applicable laws upon the investigation’s conclusion.
He noted that the GRA’s transparency in this matter reflects a firm commitment to protecting national revenue and maintaining public trust.
Nana Bonsu provided the following statements regarding the gravity of the situation, “We have to investigate this matter and when it is proven these customs officers have engaged in criminality, they have to be prosecuted.
“I am convinced Anthony Kwesi Sarpong will not joke with this matter. Those involved should not only be interdicted but prosecuted and jailed where necessary. I remember clearly how the late Atta Mills slammed officials who were involved in stealing through our ports.
“I am proposing that all those who are involved should have their assets confiscated. The new Commissioner-General is doing his best, but there are some bad elements undermining his work. The man has rolled out several initiatives to help the state generate resources, and so those who are using criminal means to steal from the state should be dealt with ruthlessly.”
He further added, ”I also want to stress and appeal to the Commissioner-General not to give up, but to continue with his good work and transform the GRA.
“I want to also commend President John Mahama for the action he has taken on this matter. I want to also advise the customs officers to stop stealing from the state. It is not the best and those involved will not escape justice.”
