The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has kicked off 2025 with a strong revenue mobilization performance in the first quarter of the year.
The GRA has exceeded its first-quarter revenue target by an impressive GH¢5 billion, signaling renewed momentum in domestic revenue mobilization.
Acting Commissioner-General, Mr. Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, who made the announcement, said the Authority was tasked to collect GH¢36 billion in the first quarter. By the end of the quarter, the GRA had raked in a remarkable GH¢41 billion, beating expectations and setting the tone for a potentially record-breaking year.
The Commissioner-General made this announcement on Monday, April 7, 2025 when he paid a visit to the Ashanti Region’s Tax Services Centre.
“Our first quarter performance has been impressive with an improved generation from the Ashanti Region, and we have to build upon that to meet our set target for the year,” Mr. Sarpong stated.
He continued, “For the first quarter [2025], the budget set was GH¢36 billion, but I’m happy to announce that we have raked in GH¢41 billion by the end of the quarter and this is an improvement.”
This GH¢5 billion surplus is not only a boost to government finances but also a vote of confidence in the GRA’s strategic reforms and renewed enforcement efforts.
Mr. Sarpong expressed optimism that the Authority is on track to meet and possibly exceed the ambitious GH¢220 billion target set in the 2025 national budget.
This performance comes amid intensified efforts to broaden the tax net, digitize revenue systems, and improve tax compliance across the country.
The Ashanti Region, in particular, was touted for its improved collections, reflecting the impact of regional mobilization strategies.
“We’re very positive about crossing this target,” the Acting Commissioner-General added.
The GRA’s strong start could ease pressure on the government to resort to additional borrowing while also providing critical funding for national development priorities.
