GRA warns of legal action after alleged assault on officers at Westlands

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a stern warning that any individual who assaults or obstructs its officers while they are performing their duties will face legal action. This announcement follows an incident where officers were allegedly assaulted during a VAT compliance exercise at Jamila Home in Westlands, Accra, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The Authority has requested assistance from a company employee to investigate the occurrence.

Speaking to journalists after a visit to the site on Thursday, Joseph Annang, the GRA's Accra Central Area Enforcement Officer, emphasized that the Authority would take measures to protect its personnel and enforce the law. Annang stated, "When we go out there, we go on the strength of the Commissioner General so when you attack or assault any of our officers, you should know that you are attacking the Commissioner General and we will never sit aloof and allow this to happen."

He further noted that the GRA's commitment to maintaining a good relationship with taxpayers does not justify actions that impede its work or endanger its staff.

Annang clarified that officers conducting enforcement exercises operate under the authority of the Commissioner-General. He stressed that any attacks on them would not be tolerated, warning that the Authority would respond with equal force. Annang reiterated the GRA's customer-centric approach, expressing the organization's efforts to be friendly to taxpayers.

However, he made it clear that if individuals attempt to obstruct the law, the GRA will respond accordingly with the full force of the law. He urged the public to cooperate with GRA officers during tax compliance and enforcement exercises.