The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a stern warning that anyone who assaults or obstructs its officers while they perform their duties will face legal action. The statement follows an alleged assault on GRA staff during a VAT compliance exercise at Jamila Home in Westlands, Accra, on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
After visiting the premises on Thursday, Accra Central Area Enforcement Officer Joseph Annang told reporters that the Authority would take steps to protect its personnel and enforce the law. “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 said.
Annang added that the GRA’s commitment to maintaining cordial relations with taxpayers does not excuse conduct that hinders its work or endangers its staff. He explained that officers undertaking enforcement exercises act under the authority of the Commissioner‑General and that attacks on them would not be tolerated. “We will come at you with equal measure, so that should be a warning to the public. We say we are customer‑centric. We try to be friendly to our taxpayers, but when we come to you and you try to go against the law to the extent that you attack us, then obviously we will also come at you with the full force of the law,” he added.
The Authority has also invited a staff member of the business involved to assist with investigations into the incident and urged the public to cooperate with its officers during tax compliance and enforcement exercises.
