Organised Labour at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has strongly refuted recent claims circulating in traditional and social media regarding the purported appointment of Elsie Appau-Klu as a Deputy Commissioner of the Authority.

In an internal communication addressed to all staff on Wednesday, May 21, Organised Labour stated unequivocally that the position of "Deputy Commissioner" does not exist within the current organisational structure of the GRA.

Describing the reports as “reckless,” the union expressed concern about the potential damage such misinformation could cause to the integrity of the institution.

Organised Labour confirmed that the matter has been brought to the attention of the Commissioner-General, with a call for immediate action.

“We have not seen any statement from Ms. Elsie Appau-Klu distancing herself from these misleading reports,” the statement noted.

Organised Labour is demanding that GRA Management issue an internal memo to formally clarify the situation and reinforce the Authority’s established leadership structure.

Additionally, the group is calling for greater accountability from individuals serving in advisory roles, stressing the need for adherence to the GRA’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.

“Such advisors must be reminded of their boundaries and refrain from overstepping their authority,” the statement read.

The statement emphasised the importance of protecting the Authority’s integrity, especially in the context of the government’s ongoing institutional reforms under its "resetting agenda," which includes a review of appointments in public institutions.

Organised Labour vowed to resist any attempt to compromise the GRA’s professional standards for individual interests.

The memo concluded with a call for continued solidarity among staff, reinforcing their commitment to upholding the authority’s values and operational integrity.

The Customs Staff Association was also copied in the communication.