Akufo-Addo removes Col. Damoah as Customs Commissioner in the wake of Labianca saga
The Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Colonel (Rtd.) Kwadwo Damoah, has been directed by the President to hand over his duties to an acting Deputy Commissioner at the Authority, Seidu Iddrisu Iddisah.
Col. Damoah had been serving in his position despite his contract expiring in October 2021, according to a letter from the presidency sighted by Citi News.
Mr. Iddisah will continue to act as the Commissioner of the Customs Division pending a substantive appointment by the President.
Col. Damoah was recently indicted in corruption-related acts involving Labianca Company Limited, a frozen foods company.
After the Special Prosecutor released a report on the infractions, Col. Damoah publicly questioned the substance of the investigation.
A Council of State member, Eunice Jacqueline Buah Asomah-Hinneh, who owns Labianca Company and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority was accused of using her position to get a favourable decision from the Customs Division of the GRA, leading to a reduction in her company’s tax liabilities.
The Special Prosecutor has since recovered GH¢1 million from Labianca.
