GRA Staff Union condemn reports of Deputy Commissioner appointment

Organised Labour within the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has dismissed as false and damaging reports circulating in the media suggesting that Elsie Appau-Klu has been appointed as a Deputy Commissioner.

In a staff-wide communication issued on Wednesday, May 21, the union categorically denied the existence of such a role in the current structure of the GRA.

“The position of ‘Deputy Commissioner’ does not exist within the current organisational structure of the GRA,” the memo stated.

The group condemned the circulating reports as “reckless,” warning that such misinformation risks undermining public trust in the institution.

The union further revealed that the issue has been formally presented to the Commissioner-General for urgent clarification and appropriate action.

“We have not seen any statement from Ms. Elsie Appau-Klu distancing herself from these misleading reports,” the union stressed.

In response to the controversy, Organised Labour has called on GRA Management to issue an internal circular to dispel the misinformation and reaffirm the Authority’s official hierarchy.

It also urged tighter oversight of individuals serving in advisory capacities, highlighting the importance of staying within defined roles and responsibilities.

“Such advisors must be reminded of their boundaries and refrain from overstepping their authority,” the union said.

The statement underscored the critical need to preserve institutional credibility at a time when the government is actively pursuing reforms under its broader "resetting agenda," which includes evaluating public sector appointments.

Organised Labour pledged to stand against any actions that could compromise the GRA’s professional integrity for personal or political gain.

The memo concluded by encouraging staff to remain united in upholding the authority's core values and standards. The Customs Staff Association was also copied in the communication.