The Unified Group, comprising young professionals from various institutions, aimed at championing the democratic dispensations and the rule of law for accountable governance is calling for the Head of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for the breach of Article 199 of the 1992 constitution.
Nana Kwakye Anarfi, National Communication Director of the group, in a press release stated that, the alleged continued tenure beyond retirement age, in direct violation of Article 199 of the 1992 Constitution, raises serious questions about governance and commitment to financial prudence, especially under current economic pressure.
He noted that, the case of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Boss, Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, serves as a stark example and want reinstatement of accountability and transparency as core principles of governance and renewal of commitment to addressing Ghanaians’ concerns by all elected officials and government appointees.
The Unified Group demanded the immediate resignation of Rev. Owusu-Amoah from the GRA, full restitution of all remuneration received since his retirement age and the application of legal consequences for any financial or administrative irregularities.
According to him, the group believe that promises made by Nana Akufo-Addo and Dr Bawumia to protect the public purse at their inauguration have fallen short, as Ghanaians are facing significant hardship, amidst accusations of high-level corruption, embezzlement, cronyism and rampant unaccountability.
The group lamented that the perceived deafening silence by influential institutions like the National Peace Council and the Christian Council raises concerns about their neutrality and commitment to speaking truth to power.
The group finds it disheartening that the very entities entrusted with safeguarding ethical conduct seem selective in their pronouncements depending on the individuals involved.
The Unified Group expresses its profound concern regarding the alleged ongoing disregard for public accountability and transparency within the current government.
The group called upon the government to address these concerns head-on, take immediate corrective action and uphold the trust placed in the government by the Ghanaian people.
Nana Kwakye Anarfi urged the government to act swiftly and decisively to address allegations and restore public trust, as Ghanaians deserve a government that prioritises their well-being through transparency and the responsible management of public resources.
The National Communication Director of the Unified Group also called upon fellow citizens to remain vigilant and demand accountability from those entrusted with power and help work collectively towards a Ghana where the needs of the people are placed above personal gains and where governance truly upholds the principles of justice and fairness.
