The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has filed a writ against the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in court over its refusal to disclose details of a contract awarded for the implementation of an artificial intelligence system at Tema Port.
In a statement issued on March 10, TAGG said it had previously applied under the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989) to access the contract between the GRA and Truedare Investment Limited.
However, the group said the GRA declined the request, citing confidentiality provisions in the contract and suggesting that disclosure could harm the commercial interests of the company.
TAGG strongly disagreed with the decision, arguing that transparency and accountability in processes affecting import duties and valuation systems are crucial for traders.
The group also questioned the company’s technical capacity to implement an AI-based system for customs valuation, noting that available records indicate it is primarily registered for property management and related services.
TAGG is demanding full disclosure of the company’s track record and the details of the contract, insisting that matters affecting national economic activities must be handled transparently.
The group further called on stakeholders, including the Ministry of Finance, to support efforts to ensure fairness and accountability in import valuation processes at the country’s ports.
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