According to a report from GhanaWeb, reverend John Ntim Fordjour, a key member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has expressed strong disapproval of President John Dramani Mahama’s recent decision to appoint Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan as the new Commissioner of the Customs Division at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
The appointment, made public on March 23, 2025, came shortly after Brig. Gen. Annan had been named Chief of Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces on March 17, 2025.
Taking to social media on March 23, 2025, Rev. Ntim Fordjour criticized the decision, questioning why the same individual was given two prominent roles within a short period.
He raised concerns about the basis for these appointments and their implications.
Pointing out the uncertainty surrounding Brig. Gen. Annan’s status, he further argued that the approach taken by the President lacked coherence.
“One man, appointments bebree… what a confused reset!” he wrote.
A letter dated March 17, 2025, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications, officially named Brig. Gen. Annan as Acting Chief of Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces.
Another letter, dated March 23, 2025, and signed by the same official, confirmed his new role at the GRA, replacing Brigadier General Ziblim Ayorogo.
The communication also acknowledged Ayorogo’s contributions and stated that the new appointment aimed to improve revenue collection and enhance efficiency within the Customs Division to support the country’s economic recovery.