President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Aaron Kanor as Acting Commissioner of the Customs Division at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), with immediate effect.
The news was contained in a statement issued by the Ghana Revenue Authority on Monday, February 23, 2026.
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“His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana has appointed Mr Aaron Kanor as Ag Commissioner, Customs Division with immediate effect,” it stated.
The statement indicated that, “Kanor’s appointment as Acting Commissioner reflects a career defined by integrity, operational excellence, and strategic leadership. His wealth of experience will strengthen Customs administration, improve compliance, and support Ghana’s economic growth.”
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Here is a brief profile of the new Customs Commissioner:
Prior to his appointment, Aaron Kanor served as Officer in Charge of Port Operations, where he oversaw enforcement of customs laws, revenue collection, and trade facilitation.
Throughout his career, he has held several key leadership positions, including Sector Commander at Kotoka International Airport and Wa Collections, and Chief Revenue Officer in multiple operational areas.
He has led intelligence-led operations that curtailed smuggling, uncovered invoice falsification schemes, and disrupted criminal syndicates involved in vehicle identification manipulation, resulting in improved revenue performance and strengthened national security.
Kanor has also played an instrumental role in advancing modernization initiatives within the Customs Division, including electronic valuation systems and strategic projects that improved operational efficiency and reduced cargo clearance turnaround times.
See the full statement below:
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