Retiree out, retiree in: Why appointment of new GRA boss is likely to stir another controversy

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has replaced Rev Dr Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah with Julie Essiam as Ghana Revenue Authority's (GRA) Commissioner-General.

The appointment of the new GRA boss, who is 61 years old, is likely to generate controversy as one of the basis for the heightened campaign for the exit of Rev Dr Ammishaddai was his age.

According to the National Pensions Regulatory Authority, "The retirement age in Ghana by legislation is from 55 years to 60 years.

Fifty-five to Fifty-nine years is regarded as a voluntary retirement age and 60 years as a compulsory retirement age.".

It will be recalled that some concerned citizens converged at the GRA headquarters to demand the removal of Rev Dr Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah and Julie Essiam, who was then Commissioner Responsible for Support Services at GRA.

Julie Essiam were still at post despite going past the retirement age of 60.

Julie Essiam without valid contracts was a slap in the face of the country's retirement laws.