The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) management has refuted claims made by Bolgatanga Central MP Isaac Adongo that the Authority accessed a US$75-million loan from a bank without parliamentary approval.
The GRA clarified in a statement that it had initially sought a “no objection” from the Ministry of Finance for the loan, but after receiving it, the board and management decided not to proceed to access the loan.
In a press statement issued on Thursday, December 7, it explained that its intention to secure the loan facility for a capital expenditure project was later abandoned.
The statement was issued in response to the MP’s call for a parliamentary investigation into the alleged unauthorised loan.
“It was for this reason, that GRA did not proceed to Parliament on the issue.”
It added: “We wish to categorically state that the Ghana Revenue Authority has not accessed any US$75 million loan from any bank as indicated by the Honourable Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central.”
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>While his father, who<a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/justin-trudeau-resignation-what-happens-next" target="_blank"> announced his resignation as Prime Minister earlier this month</a>, has his fair share of political critics, Xavier has received an overwhelmingly positive reaction to his music so far, with many of his 20,000 Instagram followers showing their support.</p><p>Montreal-born musician Dan Boeckner chimed in with <a href="https://x.com/d_boeckner/status/1883235415261585874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1883235415261585874%7Ctwgr%5E3d1323d04ebf3a4340605e2282a60bbf4f63fd7a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtlblog.com%2Fr%2Fentryeditor%2F2671004886seo">an X post</a>, writing "I’m actually fine with this AS LONG AS Trudeau Jr Jr is formally banned from entering politics for the rest of his natural life."</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1883235415261585874">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>Meanwhile, Xavier's mom, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/sophie-gregoire-trudeau">Sophie Grégoire Trudeau</a> — who announced her <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/justin-trudeau-wife-sophie-gregoire-trudeau-calling-it-quits" target="_blank">split from the Prime Minster in 2023</a> — didn't miss the chance to cheer on her son's latest endeavour, commenting, "Good work guys!"</p><p>The full music video for Xavier's debut single is set to release on February 21, 2025.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
