The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has announced it will take legal action against the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) after its refusal to disclose information regarding a controversial contract awarded to Truedare Investment Limited for the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems aimed at clearing processes at Tema Port.
On February 10, 2026, TAGG filed a request under the Right to Information Act 2019 (Act 989), seeking access to the contract between GRA and Truedare Investment Limited. However, GRA denied the request on February 25, 2026, citing Section 11 of Act 989, which protects confidential third-party commercial information from being disclosed if it could harm the commercial or competitive interests of the company involved.
TAGG has expressed strong disagreement with the GRA’s decision, arguing that transparency and accountability are vital in matters that affect national economic activities, particularly at critical points such as Tema Port.
The group claims that the AI systems being implemented will directly impact import duties, valuation systems, and the fair determination of customs processes.
Concerns have also been raised about the credentials of Truedare Investment Limited. TAGG has uncovered that the company, although awarded a contract for AI implementation, is a trade company based in Cyprus and does not appear to have expertise in information technology or AI systems.
This has prompted further questions about the company’s ability to handle such a vital and technically demanding contract.
In light of GRA’s refusal to provide the requested information, TAGG has filed a writ in court seeking to compel the authority to release the details of the contract, including the company’s track record and expertise in the AI field.
“We demand full transparency regarding the qualifications and experience of Truedare Investment Limited,” said David Kwadwo Amoateng, President of TAGG.
“The trading community and the public deserve to know whether this company has the necessary skills to implement AI-driven systems that will directly affect the livelihoods of traders and the accuracy of customs valuations.”
TAGG is calling on all stakeholders, including the Ministry of Finance and the broader public, to support the traders’ cause in ensuring that processes related to import duties are fair, accurate, and handled by qualified entities.
“Our mission is to ensure that technological advancements, such as AI, are implemented in a way that benefits Ghana’s traders and economy, but this must be done transparently and competently,” said Nana Poku, General Secretary of TAGG.
TAGG remains firm in its commitment to advocating for the rights of traders and ensuring that transparency is maintained in all matters affecting Ghana’s trade operations.
