The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has taken legal action against the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) over its refusal to disclose details of a contract awarded for the implementation of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system at the Tema Port.
In a statement, the group said it had filed a writ in court to compel the GRA to release the contract awarded to Truedare Investment Limited, a company reportedly tasked with deploying AI-driven systems to support cargo clearing and valuation processes at the port.
According to TAGG, the group submitted an application on February 10, 2026, under the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), requesting access to the contract between the GRA and Truedare Investment Limited. However, the authority rejected the request on February 25, citing confidentiality concerns.
The GRA reportedly relied on Section 11 of the RTI Act, arguing that the contract contained sensitive commercial information belonging to a third party and that disclosure could harm the company’s competitive interests.
But TAGG says the explanation is unacceptable, stressing that traders have a legitimate interest in understanding agreements that could affect import duties, valuation systems and port operations.
“As traders impacting Ghana’s economy, we believe in transparency and accountability in processes directly affecting port operations, import duties and valuation systems,” the group stated.
TAGG also raised concerns about the background of Truedare Investment Limited, claiming that available records suggest the company is a trade firm registered in Cyprus rather than a technology or IT company.
“We have uncovered indications that the company awarded this contract is not specialised in IT or technological solutions,” the statement said, adding that this raises questions about the firm’s ability to handle a project involving advanced AI systems.
The group believes the situation is particularly troubling because AI systems could significantly influence how imports are classified and valued, which in turn affects the determination of customs duties paid by traders.
In the suit filed in court, TAGG is seeking an order compelling the GRA to release the contract details and provide information about the company’s track record and expertise in the field of artificial intelligence.
“We are demanding the full revelation of the company’s track record and experience in the AI field to justify the award of this sensitive contract,” TAGG stated.
The traders’ group also called on the Ministry of Finance and the general public to support its efforts to ensure transparency in decisions that affect Ghana’s trading community.
TAGG insisted that while it supports the use of advanced technologies such as AI to improve port operations, such initiatives must be carried out transparently and by firms with the appropriate technical competence.
“Transparency is non-negotiable in matters of national interest, especially when it concerns the economic activities of traders at Tema Port and beyond,” the group added.
