The Commissioner of Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr Aaron Kanor, has clarified the controversy surrounding the payment of customs duties on phones and other items brought into Ghana through the airport as gifts for family and friends. …
… Mr Alua has sued the Attorney-General and the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) over Regulation 18(2)(b) of the Exemptions Regulations, 2025 (L.I. …
… Mr Aaron Kanor, the Commissioner, Customs Division of GRA, said the two channels were available at the airport and served distinct purposes in the processing of travellers and their luggage. …
… Briefing journalists after a tour of the Airport, Commissioner of Customs at the Ghana Revenue Authority, Aaron Kanor, said more than two mobile devices could amount to commercial use. …
… Customs Commissioner Aaron Kanor said travellers should avoid carrying phones belonging to other people if doing so would take the number of handsets in their possession beyond the permitted threshold. …
The Commissioner of Customs, Mr. Aaron Kanor, has joined key stakeholders in the maritime and security sectors to address operational bottlenecks affecting the movement of containers at the Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3 at the Tema Port. …
The Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr Aaron Kanor, has paid an official working visit to the Tema Collection, as part of efforts to strengthen revenue mobilisation and improve operational efficiency at the country’s major port. …
… Speaking after a short ceremony to sign the partnership, Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, assured that this will be the beginning of a renewed relationship between Ghana and the UK in border protection. …
Aaron Kanor, Acting Commissioner of Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, has called for strengthened collaboration between Ghana and Togo Customs administrations to enhance trade facilitation and revenue mobilisation along the shared border. …
The Commissioner of Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority clarified that items brought into Ghana as gifts do not automatically qualify for duty-free baggage concession under customs laws. Mr Aaron Kanor defended the Customs Division's position and urged the public to debate policies respectfully rather than attack officials for communicating positions deemed uncomfortable.
The Commissioner of Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority clarified that items brought into Ghana as gifts do not automatically qualify for duty-free baggage concession under customs laws. Mr Aaron Kanor defended the Customs Division's position and urged the public to debate policies respectfully rather than attack officials for communicating positions deemed uncomfortable.
A lawyer has sued the Attorney-General and GRA Commissioner-General over Regulation 18(2)(b) of the Exemptions Regulations, 2025, which allows the Commissioner-General to determine the quantity of baggage passengers may bring into Ghana. The plaintiff argues that this power constitutes a waiver or variation of tax that requires parliamentary approval under Article 174(2) of the 1992 Constitution.
The Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority clarified that the Accra International Airport operates red and green channels: the red channel is for travellers with goods to declare (particularly commercial quantities), where duties and taxes are collected, while the green channel is for passengers with nothing to declare, though both channels are subject to Customs scanning and examination. The system aligns with international Customs practices and the revised Kyoto Convention.
Ghana's Customs Commissioner says travelers returning with more than two mobile phones or electronic devices will face commercial duties at arrival. The Commissioner notes that individuals are entitled to carry one or two devices; beyond that is classified as commercial use and subject to taxation.
Ghana Revenue Authority Customs Commissioner Aaron Kanor warned that travellers arriving with more than two mobile phones will have the devices treated as commercial importation and subjected to customs duty. Travellers are advised to limit phones to personal use and avoid carrying handsets for others, as high-end smartphones are expensive and multiple devices constitute commercial activity.
The Commissioner of Customs joined senior officials from GPHA, MPS, and other maritime and security agencies to address operational bottlenecks affecting container movement at Tema Port's MPS Terminal 3. Discussions focused on improving coordination, reducing congestion, and shortening cargo turnaround times.
The Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority paid an official working visit to the Tema Collection to strengthen revenue mobilisation and improve operational efficiency at the country's major port. He commended officers for meeting recent revenue targets and urged them to sustain momentum and surpass the annual revenue target.
Ghana Revenue Authority has signed a partnership with His Majesty Revenue and Customs of the United Kingdom to promote border security, enhance revenue mobilisation, and facilitate knowledge-sharing on operations between the two countries. The agreement will provide technical assistance and enable exchange of information on border protection and post-clearance audits.
Aaron Kanor, the newly appointed Customs Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority, undertook a week-long tour of border posts in the Western Region's Elubo Sector to assess working conditions and strengthen stakeholder collaboration.
Aaron Kanor, Acting Commissioner of Ghana's Customs Division, has called for strengthened collaboration between Ghana and Togo Customs administrations to enhance trade facilitation and revenue mobilisation along their shared border. During a visit to the Aflao Collection, he urged officers to balance revenue collection with legitimate trade facilitation and to guide traders on customs procedures.
The Director of Port and the Acting Commissioner of the Customs Division held a working visit at Tema Port to strengthen collaboration and operational efficiency, with discussions centred on enhancing trade facilitation, cargo clearance processes, revenue mobilisation, security, and inter-agency cooperation.
The Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority visited Tema Port to discuss strategies for maximizing national revenue, focusing on transit trade operations and deepening cooperation between the two institutions. He urged officials to block revenue leakages and streamline port processes to enhance Ghana's competitiveness as a trade hub.
ECOWAS reaffirmed its commitment to supporting regional maritime security initiatives through enhanced cooperation among member states. The Commissioner for Political Affairs noted that coordinated efforts by MMCC Zones and joint annual patrols have contributed to improved security and a marked decline in piracy across the Gulf of Guinea.
The European Union is repositioning its nearly 50-year relationship with Ghana from a donor-recipient model to a more balanced partnership focused on reliability, stability, and shared interests. EU Ambassador Rune Skinnebach said the bloc emphasizes consistency as a predictable ally amid global geopolitical uncertainty, with engagement now spanning trade, governance, infrastructure, and private sector collaboration.