GRA Boss and Senior Officials Summoned by OSP Over SML Scandal
- GRA boss Anthony Sarpong and other officials have been summoned by the OSP in connection with the controversial GRA–SML deal
- The reported summons follows the recent arrest of Freeman Sarbah, the Acting Head of Legal Affairs at the Ghana Revenue Authority
- The OSP is preparing to prosecute multiple individuals, including former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, over the controversial deal
The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, and others have reportedly been summoned by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
Sarpong will appear before the Special Prosecutor in the company of the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Finance, Celestine Annan, and the Technical Assistant to the Commissioner-General, Kenneth Agyei-Duah.
Source: Facebook
The three top GRA officials, according a report by Citinewsroom, were invited to assist with investigations into the ongoing inquiries into the controversial GRA-Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) revenue assurance contract.
GRA's acting legal head reportedly arrested
The summons of the three top GRA officials comes after the Acting Head of Legal Affairs of the authority, Freeman Sarbah, was arrested by the OSP on Monday, November 3, 2025.
In a statement on social media, the OSP indicated that he is under investigation for suspected corruption and corruption-related offences, as well as obstruction of justice, in relation to the GRA–ML revenue assurance contract.
According to the OSP, the GRA engaged SML to provide revenue assurance services in the downstream petroleum sector. However, the contract has faced significant public scrutiny and criticism.
Allegations of inflated costs, questionable procurement practices, and doubts about the legality and scope of SML's operations have intensified the controversy surrounding the agreement.
In response to allegations of procurement violations and conflicts of interest, the OSP initiated an investigation.
This probe has since expanded to include multiple senior officials from both the GRA and the Ministry of Finance, who are being brought in for questioning.
OSP to commence prosecution over GRA-SML deal
The OSP also confirmed that preparations were underway to prosecute individuals implicated in the SML contracts, with actions expected by the end of November 2025.
Among those likely to face charges are former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, former GRA Commissioner-Generals Dr Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah and Emmanuel Kofi Nti, and other senior officials from the authority and former advisors at the Ministry of Finance.
The ongoing investigation by the OSP has reportedly uncovered evidence pointing to alleged corruption, misuse of office, and breaches of procurement regulations in the awarding and execution of the SML contracts.
Source: UGC
Mahama orders termination of GRA-SML deal
YEN.com.gh also reported that President John Mahama ended all contracts between the Government of Ghana and SML.
This directive was contained in a letter to the presidency addressed to the current Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor recently concluded a probe into Strategic Mobilisation Ghana's deals with the state.
The letter instructed the Finance Minister to take immediate steps to terminate all existing agreements involving the company.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
