Some supposed supporters of the National Democratic Congress have reportedly massed up at the head office of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) awaiting the arrival of the newly appointed Acting Commissioner-General, Anthony Sarpong.<\/p>\n According to a report by Channel One TV, the group, largely made up of macho men, are protesting and demanding the immediate revocation of Mr. Sarpong\u2019s appointment.<\/p>\n President John Dramani Mahama, who is still in the process of forming his government, announced the appointment of Anthony Sarpong on January 21, 2025, to oversee Ghana\u2019s tax collection and revenue mobilization efforts.<\/p>\n An accomplished accountant and auditor who has previously served as a Partner with the globally acclaimed auditing and consultancy firm KPMG, Mr. Sarpong\u2019s appointment has been met with some pushback within the National Democratic Congress.<\/p>\n Some aggrieved members of the ruling party have raised concerns about Mr. Sarpong\u2019s loyalty, citing his alleged ties with the opposition New Patriotic Party.<\/p>\n Mr. Sarpong is expected to assume duty today, Monday, January 27, 2025. Meanwhile, videos shared by Channel One TV show a growing security presence at the head office of GRA amidst the crowd of alleged NDC supporters.<\/p>\n \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded Scenes at the GRA office as some \u2018macho men\u2019 are spotted, reportedly \u2018waiting\u2019 for the new boss. Security reinforcement is on site.#CitiNewsroom<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3TbwzuSsr4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) January 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded Scenes at the GRA office as some \u2018macho men\u2019 are spotted, reportedly \u2018waiting\u2019 for the new boss. Security reinforcement is on site.#CitiNewsroom<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3TbwzuSsr4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) January 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded WATCH: Some people purportedly NDC supporters have gathered at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to protest the appointment of Anthony Sarpong as Acting Commissioner-General. Security forces, including police and military, are stationed at the gates to maintain order.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/CeeuvOE079<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) January 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n GA\/KE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/998\/99849922.295.jpg\" "\\"The")
The alleged NDC supporters are protesting the appointment of Antony Sarpong as acting GRA boss<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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