GRA challenges GH¢79.65m judgment debt, seeks independent reconciliation
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is challenging a GH¢79.65 million judgment debt awarded to Servestar Minwax (WA) Limited, arguing that the amount being pursued should first undergo an independent reconciliation before any payment is made from its Tax Refund Account. The dispute, which dates back to 2009, reportedly began over an alleged overpayment of import […]
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is contesting a GH¢79.65 million judgment debt claimed by Servestar Minwax (WA) Limited. The dispute began in 2009 over an alleged overpayment of import duties of under GH¢1 million. Although Servestar secured a court judgment against the GRA, the authority claims the existing debt has increased to GH¢79,651,132 due to 35% daily compound interest.
On July 22, 2026, a High Court Garnishee Order directed the Bank of Ghana to transfer the amount from the GRA Tax Refund Account to Servestar and its director, Henry Manly-Spain. The GRA has challenged the garnishee order and filed an appeal against the ruling. A significant development is the court's allowance for a forensic reconciliation of the judgment sum, allowing an independent auditor to examine the claimed amount.
The GRA argues its reconciliation shows a substantially lower owed amount. Mr Manly-Spain also disputes the GH¢79.65 million figure, stating his legitimate claim for overpaid duties and container sales since 2009 is lower than the court's award. The GRA contends that the Tax Refund Account at the Bank of Ghana is legally protected and intended solely for legitimate tax refunds, and thus cannot be subjected to attachment.
The Authority has initiated an internal audit to investigate possible lapses and strengthen its controls.
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