The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has engaged leadership of The Church of Pentecost as part of efforts to strengthen tax education and improve compliance among Ghanaians.
The meeting, which took place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Church’s headquarters in Accra, focused on collaboration between the GRA and faith-based organisations in promoting national development through tax awareness.
Welcoming the delegation, the General Secretary of the Church, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, expressed appreciation to the GRA for the engagement and reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to national development.
Representing the Commissioner-General of the GRA, Deputy Commissioner Madam Florence Asante noted that one of the Authority’s key priorities is ensuring that Ghanaians understand the importance and use of taxes.
She explained that the collaboration with religious bodies forms part of efforts to encourage voluntary tax compliance and broaden public education on taxation.
According to her, The Church of Pentecost, with its large membership base, including business owners and media platforms, remains an important partner in achieving this objective.
Assistant Commissioner Kingsley Taylor from the Customs Division highlighted the inadequate understanding many Ghanaians have regarding modern tax systems. He emphasised the need for continuous education.
Officials from the Domestic Tax Revenue Division also stressed the importance of collaboration, noting that the culture of non-compliance has compelled government to introduce measures such as withholding taxes to improve revenue mobilization.
Responding to the concerns raised, the General Secretary assured the GRA of the Church’s support, stating that the Church sees the Authority as a partner in the “Possessing the Nations” agenda.
He emphasised that the Church consistently encourages both staff and members to honour their tax obligations.
He further revealed that the Pent Media Centre, including Pent TV, Pent Radio and the publications arm of the Church, could be used to support public tax education campaigns.
The Church also called on the GRA to widen the tax net to include more players within the informal sector, explaining that formal sector workers alone should not bear the tax burden.
Adding his voice, the Finance and Administration Director of the Church, Pastor Emmanuel Appah, pledged support for the educational campaign and urged the GRA to develop simplified pamphlets explaining tax laws, especially for faith-based organisations and small businesses.
He noted that simplifying tax payment systems and educating citizens on the use of taxes would encourage greater compliance among the populace.
He appealed to the GRA to increase awareness on the various tax reliefs available to taxpayers.
The meeting ended with the presentation of souvenirs by the GRA to the leadership of the Church.
Present at the meeting were Elder Samuel Mantey (Human Resource Manager), Apostle Dr Paul Danso (Director of the Counselling Ministry), Elder Franklin Poku (Finance Manager), and Chaplain of the GRA, Reverend Isaac Esoun Adufun, among other senior officials from the GRA.
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