GhanaStar
  • News
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Music
No Result
View All Result
GhanaStar
  • News
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Music
No Result
View All Result
GhanaStar
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Importers Blame Custom Officials’ Interdiction For Port Delays

July 26, 2017
in News
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

At least one hundred staff of the Custom Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) at the Tema Port have been interdicted for their alleged involvement in revenue losses.

You Might Also Like

Two People Arrested in Connection with Death of X-Rated American IG Model, Tyger Booty

Ghana’s Parliament Erupts into Chaos as NDC MP whisks away Speaker’s seat

Cedi records highest depreciation against dollar in 36 weeks

Information available to Citi Business News indicates that the development has spanned between May and July 18, 2017.

In addition, the customs division has also embarked on 70 inward transfers so far.

The development is reported to have led to delays at the ports which the importers contend may push huge losses on their operations if unchecked.

Checks by Citi Business News indicate that the morale of the staff has waned as they do not know when next another list of workers would be called to answer quarries or a possible interdiction.

Hitherto, the importers say it should take a day or two to clear one’s goods but the issue has dragged to three days minimum in some ‘fortunate’ instances.

The Acting President of the Concern Freight Forwarders and Traders Association, COFFT, Kwasi Afrawuah, narrated his frustration.

“Hitherto, all things being equal, with the necessary clearing documents intact, it should take an agent a maximum of two days to get a container out of the Port and sometimes even a day, but now with the mass interdictions at Customs Division at the Tema Port, systems and procedures have actually slowed down where agents are now clearing their goods after three days minimum and sometimes the process drags to two weeks.”

A Technical committee member of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders, Johnny Mantey also noted that “the interdiction is unfortunate and urged authorities at Customs to ensure thorough investigations are done to ensure that the morale of its officers are boosted.”

He said few documents that have been cited have shown some inconsistencies in the documents and must be looked at critically.

“These officers work hard to ensure that importers clear their goods on time and so if one way or the other they have flouted some procedures, it must be critically looked at. Some officers we are aware were sent query letters and even before they answer it, they are sacked which is unfair”

Mr. Mantey further alluded that if government does not take the necessary steps to address the situation, the necessary revenue it is longing to get to carry out its major development programmes will not come to fruition.

He added that government must look at the post clearance audit process which allows government to recover lost taxes even after goods are cleared at the Port since it would help in the investigations being carried out.

Responding to the concerns, the Assistant Commissioner of Customs at the Tema Port, Felix Mate-Kojo noted that though the morale of workers have been affected, management is taking up steps to ensure it does not affect work output.

He said “investigations are ongoing led by a committee of enquiry so let’s just adopt the sit and wait attitude until the investigations are over because as it is, it is not clear of the exact offence or malfeasance. All I know, the interdiction letter states that failure to do due diligence in discharging their duties.”

Join GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of breaking news in Ghana. GhanaStar.com is your source for all Ghana News. Get the latest Ghana news, breaking news, sports, politics, entertainment and more about Ghana, Africa and beyond.

(Via: CitiFM Online Ghana)

Tags: acting PresidentAir Freight & Logistics - NECAssistant CommissionerbusinessCOFFTCustom DivisioncustomsCustoms DivisionCustoms dutiesCustoms serviceseconomyFelix Mate-KojoFreight forwarderFreight ForwardersghanaGhana InstituteGhana Institute of Freight ForwardersGhana Revenue AuthorityHM Customs and ExciseJohnny ManteyLogisticsShipping agencysupply chain managementTechnical CommitteeTema PortTraders Association

Related News

Two People Arrested in Connection with Death of X-Rated American IG Model, Tyger Booty

Two People Arrested in Connection with Death of X-Rated American IG Model, Tyger Booty

by ghanastar
January 2, 2022
0

The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of two persons in connection with the death of Julie Diane Williams,...

Ghana’s Parliament Erupts into Chaos as NDC MP whisks away Speaker’s seat

Ghana’s Parliament Erupts into Chaos as NDC MP whisks away Speaker’s seat

by ghanastar
December 1, 2021
0

Ghana's Paliament on Wednesday erupted into chaos with minority and majority members shoving and pushing each other. The heated confrontation...

Cedi records highest depreciation against dollar in 36 weeks

Cedi records highest depreciation against dollar in 36 weeks

by ghanastar
December 1, 2021
0

The local currency is back into free-fall mode against its major counterpart trading currency, the US dollar, as it records...

Meet Paul Mensah – the Ghanaian-Born Engineer Who Led Pfizer Team to Develop COVID-19 Vaccine

Meet Paul Mensah – the Ghanaian-Born Engineer Who Led Pfizer Team to Develop COVID-19 Vaccine

by ghanastar
March 11, 2021
0

Ghanaian-born Paul Mensah is a chemical engineer and the vice president of the bioprocess research and development group at Pfizer...

Next Post

Tillerson Denies Suggestions He Will Resign

Former Fiat Chrysler US Exec Indicted In Union Payoff Scheme

Trending News

Emma M’eni Nwu, Emma M’atamfo Nsere Me(Kyere Me W’akwan)

August 20, 2016

Kept By The Power Of God

August 20, 2016

Ewurade, No Ne Me Edi No Yie (Adom Wura)

August 20, 2016

About

Read today's latest news headlines from Ghana and Africa. Stay up to date on local business, sports, crime, politics, arts, culture, and more.

Categories

  • Africa & World
  • African Music Lyrics Directory
  • Business
  • Business Directory
  • celebrities
  • Computing
  • Diaspora
  • Entertainment
  • Events
  • Feature
  • Featured
  • Ghana Elections 2016
  • Headlines
  • Health
  • International
  • Internet
  • Jobs
  • lifestyle
  • Music
  • News
  • Offbeat
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Profiles
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Seth Terkper
  • Smart Home
  • Social Networks
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • World News

Tags

accra addo africa Association football Banks - NEC business Business_Finance chairman Donald Trump economy education Entertainment_Culture environment Geography of Africa ghana Ghanaian people government Government of Ghana Human Interest John Dramani Mahama john mahama Law_Crime mahama minister MPs elected in the Ghanaian parliamentary election Nana Addo Nana Addo Dankwa Nana Akufo-Addo National Democratic Congress National Democratic Congress (NDC) New Patriotic Party New Patriotic Party (NPP) nigeria politics Politics of Ghana president Social Issues Social Media Social Media & Networking sports United Kingdom United Nations United States Vice President War_Conflict

Recent Posts

  • Inflation in Ghana Hits All Time High of 27.6% for May 2022
  • Award Winning Artiste Mr. Eazi Features FiancéE Temi Otedola in New Single, Titled Legalize
List of Ghana Holidays for 2020
Ghana Geocoding
Ghana Cedis Exchange API
Ghana Maps Service
Toyota Cars Auto Auction History
  • African Music Lyrics Directory
  • Business Directory
  • Diaspora
  • Top Stories

All rights reserved © 2021 GhanaStar.com

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Music

All rights reserved © 2021 GhanaStar.com