The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has filed a legal challenge against the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), demanding disclosure of details surrounding a contract awarded to Truedare Investment Limited for deploying artificial intelligence (AI) systems at Tema Port.
TAGG noted that on February 10, 2026, it submitted an application for access to information under the Right to Information Act 2019 (Act 989) to request a copy of the contract between GRA and Truedare Investment Limited, the company awarded the mandate to execute the AI systems, but its demands were not granted.
GRA, on their part, cited Section 11 of Act 989, claiming that the contract contained confidential third-party commercial information and disclosure would harm the commercial and competitive interests of the said company.
In a statement dated March 10, TAGG expressed its dissatisfaction over the GRA’s decision and the reasoning behind its refusal to grant access to the vital information.
“As traders impacting Ghana’s economy, they believe in transparency and accountability in processes directly affecting port operations, import duties, and valuation systems,” TAGG noted.
TAGG argues that GRA’s refusal, citing Section 11 of the Act on the grounds of protecting “confidential third-party commercial information,” is a threat to transparency in processes that directly affect import duties, customs valuations, and traders’ livelihoods.
“The concerns and livelihoods of traders must not be overlooked or sacrificed for the benefit of undisclosed corporate interests,” the statement read.
The contract in question, approved by Parliament on November 18, 2025, reportedly assigns Truedare Investment Limited to implement AI solutions to improve clearance and valuation processes at Ghana’s busiest port.
The traders’ advocacy group is demanding full disclosure of the company’s track record and experience in the AI field to justify the award of this sensitive contract.
The group has further pointed out that the development is alarming, considering the profound effects AI-driven activities can have on import classification, valuation systems, and the fair determination of customs duties.
“We firmly believe that transparency is non-negotiable in matters of national interest, especially when it concerns the economic activities of traders at Tema Port and beyond,” TAGG said.
TAGG reiterates its commitment to ensuring that all processes related to import valuation and duties reflect fairness, accuracy, and the best use of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence.
TAGG has also called on the Ministry of Finance, traders, and the general public to support the push for transparency, warning that contracts affecting import valuation should be executed by competent and qualified entities to avoid unfair practices at the ports.
Source: Juliet Arhinful
