Minister of Finance Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged staff of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to intensify domestic revenue mobilisation, emphasising that Ghana’s economic recovery now depends more on efficient tax collection than on imposing new taxes.

During a working visit to the Osu Tax Service Centre on Monday, Dr Forson commended progress in expenditure control and acknowledged the stabilising efforts of the Bank of Ghana. However, he stressed that revenue performance must “rise to the challenge” to support the country’s fiscal turnaround.

He clarified that his visit was intended to motivate staff rather than interfere with their operations.
“I will not obstruct revenue collection, no matter whose ox is gored,” he assured.

Dr Forson criticised the frequent reliance on tax hikes as a revenue strategy, calling it unsustainable and unfair to citizens who already comply with tax obligations.
“It pains me anytime we resort to higher taxes instead of widening compliance and improving collection. We cannot keep piling taxes on an already burdened taxpayer,” he said.

To boost revenue mobilisation, he announced that the Finance Ministry will introduce new digital tools next year to modernise tax administration, enhance efficiency and support frontline officers. He also promised to approve all legitimate bonuses due staff—provided they meet agreed performance targets.

“Together, we can build a fairer, stronger, and more sustainable revenue system for Ghana,” he said.

Acting Commissioner for the Domestic Tax Revenue Division, Dr Martin Kolbil Yamborigya, said the visit had boosted staff morale, while the Chairman of the GRA Workers’ Union, Theophilus Ehun, reaffirmed the commitment of workers to achieving and exceeding revenue targets.

The visit forms part of Dr Forson’s broader initiative to strengthen compliance, modernise revenue administration, and shift Ghana away from dependence on tax hikes toward a system grounded in efficiency, fairness and accountability.