In recent times, Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) has faced scrutiny, particularly after a documentary aired by renowned Ghanaian journalist, Manasseh Azure, questioned the company's role and effectiveness in the tax revenue mobilization efforts of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The documentary cast doubts on whether SML was truly contributing value to the state, or if its role was merely a financial burden on the government. As an entity specialising in revenue assurance services, SML has been instrumental in modernising Ghana’s petroleum revenue tracking systems, yet its contract and the company’s value proposition have been under fierce debate. This article seeks to revisit the ongoing conversation around tax revenue leakages in Ghana’s petroleum sector and explore how technological advancements can be further leveraged to enhance revenue assurance. By highlighting the contributions of Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) and its role in addressing some of the challenges, we aim to foster a collaborative dialogue among stakeholders.
