Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), James Klutse Avedzi, has given the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) a two-week ultimatum to provide information on their contract with auditing firm Safaritech. The demand comes after allegations were raised by Sam George, a committee member and Ningo-Prampram MP, regarding the legitimacy of Safaritech, including claims of its delisting and an office address linked to a barber shop.

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The Commissioner-General of GRA, Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, failed to address these concerns during questioning by Sam George. In response, Chairman Avedzi has set the two-week deadline for GRA to furnish the committee with comprehensive details of the contract.The contract in question has recently been the subject of a tax dispute between telecommunications company MTN and the GRA.

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During the committee session, Chairman Avedzi emphasized the need for the Commissioner-General to disclose the nature of the relationship between GRA and Safaritech Ghana Limited. He also stated that the Commissioner-General may be called upon to provide further explanations if necessary.“Mr. Commissioner General, you can provide the relationship you have with Safaritech Ghana Limited to the Chair through the Committee.

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If there is a need for us to call you for further explanation we will do so.”

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