A group of discontented youth, purportedly linked to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), have staged a protest at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) headquarters in Accra, opposing the appointment of Anthony Sarpong as the acting Commissioner-General.
Their demonstration comes days after President John Dramani Mahama announced Mr Sarpong’s appointment on 21 January to oversee the nation’s tax collection and revenue mobilisation efforts.
Mr Sarpong, a seasoned accountant and auditor, formerly served as a Senior Partner at KPMG, a globally renowned auditing and consulting firm.
His appointment is widely viewed as a deliberate move to strengthen Ghana’s revenue systems during a period when the government is under pressure to meet fiscal targets and stabilise the economy.
Despite his impressive credentials, some NDC supporters have voiced their disapproval of his nomination, alleging that Mr Sarpong is affiliated with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
These allegations have raised doubts about his allegiance to the government’s revenue agenda and the broader interests of the governing party.
Protesters argue that entrusting such a pivotal role to someone perceived as politically opposed to the NDC could undermine the party’s influence in key state institutions.
The demonstrators have urged President Mahama to reconsider and revoke the appointment, insisting that party loyalty should not be compromised in favour of professional expertise.
Meanwhile, the government has yet to issue an official response to the protest or address the demands for a reversal of the decision.
