GRA Contract with Indian Firm Tata Sparks Outrage – Prof Adei Vows One-Man Protest

Former GRA board chairman, Prof Stephen Adei, has taken a stand against what he deems an “evil” contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Indian company Tata Consultancy Service (TCS).

The renowned academic has expressed deep concern over the decision to entrust the country’s tax collection to a foreign entity, calling it both wrong and risky.

Prof Adei’s outrage stems from alleged irregularities in the contracting process, claiming that a local company, Axon, had been unfairly overlooked in favor of TCS.

He has labeled the move as “immoral, unpatriotic, and evil”, highlighting what he perceives as a grave threat to national interests. Unwavering in his commitment to uphold transparency and accountability, Prof Adei has issued a stern warning to the GRA leadership, particularly Commissioner General Julie Essiam, whom he accuses of pushing forward the controversial deal.

Threatening to stage a one-man protest if the contract proceeds, he emphasized his dedication to safeguarding Ghana’s economic sovereignty.

The outspoken statesman further raised suspicions of ulterior motives behind Essiam’s appointment, speculating that she was tasked with facilitating the TCS/IPMC agreement.

Citing past instances where foreign involvement in tax mobilization led to rampant corruption, Prof Adei urged a reevaluation of the GRA’s decision-making process.

As the controversy unfolds, questions linger over the regulatory oversight of such agreements, with concerns raised about parliamentary approval and adherence to legal frameworks.

The GRA’s engagement with Tata has ignited a firestorm of dissent, with Prof Adei at the forefront of the opposition, primed to take a stand against what he perceives as a betrayal of national interests.