Ben Duker, a renowned Ghanaian Radio and TV producer, is advocating for a more diversified approach from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

Instead of solely concentrating on event taxes, Duker suggests that GRA should also engage in promoting events through their social media platforms.

Speaking on Angel 102.9 FM in Accra, Ben Duker noted that, despite monitoring the GRA's activities over the years, he has not observed active promotion of artists' events by the authority.

While acknowledging the importance of tax payments as a form of responsible citizenship, he proposed that GRA could further contribute by supporting the events they tax.

The experienced producer, known for his work with Adom FM and Kasapa FM before joining Angel FM, expressed concern about the substantial tax burdens faced by event organizers, especially when the financial returns are not evidently beneficial.

“I have checked the social media handles of the Ghana Revenue Authority to see if they make efforts to promote any kind of event,” Ben Duker remarked.

He pointed out the usual practice where the GRA establishes tables at events to gather taxes linked to ticket sales.

While recognizing the significance of tax payment, Ben Duker urged the GRA to extend their role beyond mere collection. He emphasized the need for the GRA to actively support event organizers by utilizing their social media platforms to promote artists and programs.

Duker proposed the posting of event flyers to boost program visibility, instilling confidence in potential attendees.

Ben Duker pleaded with the GRA, stating, “I’m begging Ghana Revenue Authority, event organisers suffer before they are able to promote one event, including the money involved.”

” I’m begging you, this will take nothing from you. Just post the upcoming events like Black Sheriff and Stonebwoy’s programs on your page, and I believe it will spoil nothing so that when someone sees it, they will have faith in it with the reason that they have seen it on the GRA page,” he added.

He clarified that the GRA's promotion of events would help both the organizers and the general public, drawing more people to the events and ultimately increasing the authority's tax income.