TAGG drags GRA to court over refusal to disclose Tema Port AI contract
11th March 2026
The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has initiated legal action against the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) after the Authority declined to disclose details of a contract awarded for the implementation of artificial intelligence systems at the Tema Port.
According to TAGG, it submitted a request on February 10, 2026, under the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), seeking access to the agreement between the GRA and Truedare Investment Limited. The contract relates to the deployment of AI-driven technologies intended to support customs clearing and valuation processes at the port.
However, the group said the GRA rejected the request on February 25, citing Section 11 of the Act, which protects confidential commercial information belonging to third parties. The Authority argued that releasing the contract could undermine the commercial and competitive interests of the company involved.
TAGG has disputed this justification, insisting that transparency and accountability are crucial in decisions that affect port operations, import duties and customs valuation systems.
The group noted that traders, whose businesses depend heavily on such systems, have a legitimate interest in understanding the terms of the agreement and the capabilities of the company responsible for implementing the technology.
TAGG also questioned the credentials of Truedare Investment Limited, claiming that available records suggest the company primarily operates as a trading entity rather than a specialist in information technology or artificial intelligence.
According to the Association, this raises concerns about the firm’s capacity to execute a project that could significantly influence import classification, customs valuation and duty assessments at Ghana’s busiest port.
As a result, TAGG has filed a writ in court seeking an order to compel the GRA to disclose the contract details, including the company’s technical expertise and track record.
The group is also calling on the Ministry of Finance (Ghana) and other stakeholders to support efforts aimed at ensuring transparency and fairness in Ghana’s customs and import valuation processes.
TAGG maintained that while it supports the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence to improve efficiency at the ports, the implementation of such systems must be transparent and handled by qualified entities to safeguard the interests of traders and the national economy.