GRA summons Jamila Home management over alleged assault of officer

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially summoned the management of Jamila Home following an alleged assault on a revenue officer during a tax compliance monitoring exercise in Accra. The incident occurred on October 7, 2026, when GRA officials were reportedly denied entry to the company's showroom, leading to a physical confrontation between staff and the revenue team.

Assistant Commissioner Joseph Adjeikwei Annan reported that the confrontation resulted in an assault on one officer and damage to another official's mobile phone. The matter has been referred to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, which has already taken statements from the affected GRA officers. Assistant Commissioner Annan emphasized that the authority takes such incidents seriously, warning that obstructing or physically attacking revenue officers in the line of duty can lead to significant legal penalties.

Defending the company, Economic Advisor Hillarius McCash stated that Jamila Home is committed to tax compliance and follows a business model that adheres to national regulations. While acknowledging the altercation, McCash indicated that the management is willing to cooperate fully with the GRA to clarify the circumstances of the event and resolve the dispute.

The CID is expected to gather formal statements from Jamila Home management in the coming days to complete its investigation. The GRA continues to urge businesses to facilitate the work of its compliance teams to avoid unnecessary legal friction, as the authority intensifies its efforts to ensure revenue targets are met through nationwide enforcement exercises.