President John Dramani Mahama has expressed anger over an alleged scheme involving the diversion of transit goods at Ghana’s borders and the evasion of state revenue, calling for an urgent investigation and sanctions against those responsible.

The incident stems from a recent enforcement operation carried out by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The operation focused on trucks declared as transporting transit goods from Akanu to Niger through Kulungugu.

However, inspections by authorities revealed suspected irregularities.

Preliminary findings indicated that some of the trucks were moved without the mandatory customs human escort required for transit cargo — a key control measure designed to prevent diversion.

The discovery has raised concerns about potential internal collusion and gaps within border enforcement systems.

Government officials say the episode underscores renewed efforts to curb revenue leakages and reinforce monitoring at the country’s entry and exit points.

The administration has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that officers entrusted with protecting state revenue carry out their responsibilities without compromise.

Speaking on Accra-based Citi FM on Monday, February 23, 2026, Deputy Minister for Finance Thomas Nyarko Ampem revealed that the President demanded an immediate briefing upon the inspection team’s return from the border.

“When we returned from the border, the President was waiting for us for feedback. He was so upset, and there is no way anybody involved in this is going to be treated with kid gloves,” he said.

Ampem emphasised that although some officers may be implicated, others were instrumental in uncovering the suspected infractions.

He added that the government intends to reward integrity and professionalism, while ensuring that any wrongdoing established through ongoing investigations attracts appropriate sanctions.