The Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, has acknowledged that he has been working without a contract.

The revelation came during a session of the Public Account Committee on Monday, January 29, 2024, where concerns were raised by the Minority in Parliament regarding matters related to his retirement.

Ningo-Prampram MP, Sam George, questioned the GRA Boss about his employment status, particularly whether he was working on a contract, given that he had surpassed the mandatory retirement age of 65 years. The question sparked a disagreement between members of the committee.

The committee's Chairman, Dr. James Klutse Avedzi, adjourned the sitting for 45 minutes due to technical issues with the public address systems in the committee room.

Reacting to the question after the break, Rev. Ammishaddai said, "I turned 62 in October 2023."

Asked whether he has been working on contract, Reverend Ammishaddai responded, "Mr Chairman, as far as I know, a letter was sent to the board for me to continue working until it is sorted out with the Ministry of Finance and the appointing authority."

Following the committee sitting, Sam George, speaking to the media, expressed concerns about the GRA Commissioner's continued tenure beyond the mandatory retirement age, labeling it as unconstitutional.

He called on the President to adhere to the constitution and suggested that if no action is taken, he would bring up the issue on the floor of Parliament upon resumption.