Electrochem given seven days to settle Gh₵8.6 Million arrears or face total shutdown.
By Philip Antoh
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has partially closed operations at Electrochem Ghana Limited in Ada, Greater Accra Region, over an outstanding tax liability of GH₵8.6 million dating back to 2021.
The enforcement exercise, which took place on July 8, 2026, was carried out by a compliance team from the Domestic Tax Revenue Division (DTRD).
The officers sealed off the company’s administrative building as part of a broader nationwide crackdown on tax defaulters.
Speaking to journalists in Accra, the Assistant Commissioner in Charge of Accra Area Enforcement, Mr. Joseph Annan Adjeikwei, explained that the action became necessary after the company ignored repeated directives to file its tax returns since 2021.
He noted that the most recent notice was issued on February 13, 2026.
“After exhausting our engagement processes and issuing several failure notices, the authority had no other option than to enforce compliance by sealing the facility,” Mr. Adjeikwei stated.
However, in a show of leniency, the GRA team opted to seal only the administrative block rather than the main gate.
Mr. Adjeikwei explained that upon arriving at the premises, the team engaged with management to understand their challenges.
“Because this is an indigenous Ghanaian company, we want to protect it. Locking the main gate would mean sending trucks and local workers away, which poses a logistical challenge. We are always friendly to our taxpayers, but we must keep our eyes on the ball,” he said.
Following the GRA’s presence, Electrochem management immediately paid GH₵200,000.00 an amount Mr. Adjeikwei described as a fraction of the debt but better than nothing.
The GRA has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the company’s management to visit the Authority’s head office in Accra to settle the remaining debt.
Failure to comply will result in a total lockdown of the premises, cutting off access to staff, management, and customers.
Mr. Adjeikwei used the opportunity to warn other defaulting businesses to honor their tax obligations or face similar sanctions.
ElectroChem Ghana Limited is a wholly-owned Ghanaian company registered in 2017, operating as a subsidiary of the McDan Group of Companies. It is the largest salt-producing firm in West Africa, transforming the historic Songor Lagoon in Ada into a major industrial hub.
Founded by prominent Ghanaian entrepreneur Dr. Daniel McKorley, the company aims to move beyond basic salt extraction to build a robust chemical manufacturing hub, focusing on products like caustic soda and chlorine.
The company operates on a sprawling 41,000-acre concession in Ada. Utilizing cutting-edge technology and massive mechanical pumps, the facility achieves a salt purity level of 99.99%. Current production targets aim for 1.2 to 2 million metric tons annually, with plans to reach 5 million metric tons.
To support the Ada traditional area, ElectroChem has developed community salt pans, constructed access roads, and established a GH¢3 million interest-free loan and support scheme for local businesses. The company has created over 3,000 direct and casual jobs, with plans to increase this to 7,000 as operations scale.