The attention of the Board and Management of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been drawn to a publication made by The Fourth Estate on its website on December 18, 2023, and subsequent publications in various media.
The publication alleges that the Hon. Minister for Finance has awarded a ‘’questionable’’ contract to Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) to monitor upstream petroleum production and audit the value chain of mineral and metal resources.
BACKGROUND TO CONTRACT
The GRA affirms that, together with the Ministry of Finance, it has signed a consolidated contract with SML to monitor and audit;
(a) Downstream Petroleum Sector (2019) (b) Upstream Petroleum Production (2023)
(c) Minerals and Metals Resources Value Chain (2023)