Former GRA Director-General, Reverend Dr. Amishadai Owusu Amoah
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has finally issued two letters of appointment covering 27 months in office to former Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Commissioner Dr. Amishadayi Owusu-Amoah upon the expiration of his term. It became clear. employment contract.
During a meeting of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, it was revealed that the then head of the GRA remained in office for around 27 months after reaching retirement age without having a contract in his name. .
Subsequently, on March 27, 2024, the President relieved Pastor Amishadai Owusu-Amoah from his post as GRA Director-General following some public concerns over his tenure.
However, the president subsequently issued two separate letters of appointment to cover the period in question, according to a document shared by opposition North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
The first of the two letters, both dated March 26, 2024, was issued by the Presidential Secretary, Nana Asante Bediatuo, granting Pastor Amishadai Owusu-Amoah a two-year extension of service.
“We would like to inform you that the President has granted you a two-year extension of your term as Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority from 11 October 2021 to 10 October 2023,” the first letter read. Ta.
The second letter is also dated March 26, 2024 and states, “Please be advised that the President has granted you permission to extend your term of service as Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Service from October 11, 2023 to March 31, 2024. We will notify you.” it read.
Mr Ablakwa said the President’s actions were shocking, stressing that the President was keen to protect Pastor Amishadai Owusu Amoah at all costs.
Pressure group Mass Action for Sustainable Development in Africa recently announced its intention to take legal action against the former GRA boss over his tenure without a contract.
Atiku Mohammed, the group’s executive director, said it was important for the court to determine whether Dr Owusu-Amoah was right to withdraw his salary for that period without an employment contract.
“We need to examine the law on these issues and be confident that if the law says our funds they received are correct, then we can let them go. Otherwise we can’t use our money and if you ended up taking that money then you need to face the law,” he said.
According to Atiq, the issue cannot be hidden because it has caused financial loss to the country.
“It’s not enough to say you’ve been fired and you’re going to go home and it’s all going to end there.
“What happened to the 27 months you were receiving a salary without a contract? How do you justify this?” he asked.
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