President Akufo-Addo has appointed Madam Julie Essiam as the new Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), succeeding Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah. Prior to her appointment, Madam Essiam served as the Commissioner responsible for the Support Services Division within the GRA.
The decision to appoint Madam Essiam follows the dissolution of the GRA Board, chaired by Dr. Anthony Oteng-Gyasi, amid reports of internal disagreements. This move by the President comes in the wake of criticisms from Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, regarding the GRA’s tax collection strategies and targets.
Profile of Madam Julie Essiam
Madam Julie Essiam is a distinguished Banking Executive with a strong commitment to sustainable transformation and development. With extensive experience in the banking sector, including her previous role as Group Executive at the Ecobank Group overseeing operations across 40 countries, she brings valuable expertise to her new position.
Beyond her corporate achievements, Madam Essiam is deeply dedicated to youth development and community empowerment. She is the founder of Africans4Africa (A4A), a private sector-led organization focused on driving impactful transformation across the African continent. Madam Essiam has also held key board positions, including roles with Ecobank Zambia and the Global Fund, where she served as President of the Private Sector delegation.
