President John Dramani Mahama has reportedly expressed robust displeasure following the interception of articulated vehicles suspected to be enthusiastic about a transit diversion and IT evasion scheme alongside Ghana’s borders.

The incident arises from a up to date enforcement operation through the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

The workout focused vehicles declared as sporting transit items from Akanu to Niger via Kulungugu. However, tests carried out through government exposed suspected irregularities.

Preliminary findings indicated that one of the crucial vehicles have been moved with out the specified customs human escort — a compulsory keep watch over measure for transit shipment.

The innovator has raised issues about imaginable inside collaboration and weaknesses inside border enforcement techniques.

Government officers say the incident highlights renewed efforts to clamp down on IT leakages and support oversight at access and go out issues. The organization has reiterated its dedication to making sure that officials entrusted with safeguarding state IT carry out their tasks with out compromise.

Speaking on Citi FM on Monday, 23 February, Deputy Minister for Finance Thomas Nyarko Ampem disclosed that the President demanded a direct briefing after the inspection staff returned from the border.

“When we returned from the border, the President was waiting for us for feedback. He was so upset, and there is no way anybody involved in this is going to be treated with kid gloves,” he mentioned.

Mr Ampem wired that whilst some officials could also be implicated, others performed a crucial position in uncovering the suspected infractions.

He added that the federal government intends to praise integrity and professionalism, whilst making sure that any wrongdoing established via ongoing investigations is met with suitable sanctions.

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