The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has taken decisive action against former Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Commissioner-General, Mr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, imposing a five-year ban from holding public office after uncovering extensive procurement and ethical breaches during his tenure.
According to CHRAJ’s investigative findings, Mr. Owusu-Amoah was at the center of multiple procurement irregularities involving the supply of vehicles and logistics to the Authority.
The probe revealed inflated contract figures, conflict of interest, and disregard for due process — all in violation of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) and the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.
The Commission described his conduct as a gross abuse of office and an affront to public trust, emphasizing that such actions undermined transparency and accountability in the management of state resources.
As part of the sanctions, Mr. Owusu-Amoah has been directed to refund all unlawfully obtained financial benefits. CHRAJ noted that this ruling was essential to reaffirm its zero-tolerance stance on corruption and misuse of public office.
“The decision underscores our commitment to promoting integrity and accountability across public institutions,” the Commission stated, urging all government agencies to fortify their internal controls and strictly comply with procurement laws.
The ruling follows several petitions and audit reports that exposed questionable procurement deals under Mr. Owusu-Amoah’s administration — a development that has reignited public debate over accountability within Ghana’s revenue sector.
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