GRA confirms SML Ghana performed contracted Revenue Assurance work — refutes “no work done” claims

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has confirmed that SML Ghana Limited duly performed its contracted duties under agreements with the Authority, directly contradicting widespread public and political claims that the company was paid for “no work done.”

In a letter signed by GRA’s Head of Legal, Mr. Freeman Sarbah detailing official records covering January 2019 to December 2024, the GRA stated that its internal review verified that the company undertook Transaction Audit and External Price Verification Services as well as Revenue Assurance in the Petroleum Downstream Sector in strict accordance with contractual terms.

According to the GRA’s letter, the Authority’s records and accompanying technical documentation “confirm that SML Ghana Limited undertook work” related to the assigned services, with relevant reports and supporting materials available for review.

The clarification comes amid months of intense public scrutiny and political commentary surrounding SML’s contracts with the GRA — allegations that the company received substantial payments without delivering commensurate work. The Authority’s latest response, however, indicates otherwise, asserting that all payments made were tied to verified outputs.

The GRA also disclosed that all payments to SML within the stated period were properly documented, with payment schedules compiled and reconciled.

The Authority further confirmed that while the transaction audit and external price verification contract was terminated in November 2024, SML’s downstream petroleum revenue assurance services continued until June 2025, when they were suspended following the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) ongoing investigation into the company’s affairs.

Contrary to assertions of non-performance, the GRA’s records — now formally acknowledged — indicate that SML Ghana Limited executed its contractual obligations and provided corresponding documentation throughout its engagement period.

This official clarification by the GRA significantly shifts the narrative surrounding the controversial SML contract, suggesting that payments to the company were tied to verifiable work, not unearned claims, as has been publicly alleged.

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