The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has filed a lawsuit against the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) after the Authority declined to release details of a contract awarded for the implementation of Artificial Intelligence systems at Tema Port.

According to TAGG, it 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, the firm tasked with implementing AI-driven systems related to customs clearing and valuation processes.

However, the Association said the GRA declined the request on February 25, citing Section 11 of the Act, which protects confidential third-party commercial information.

The Authority argued that releasing the contract could harm the commercial and competitive interests of the company involved.

TAGG has strongly rejected the explanation, arguing that transparency and accountability are essential in matters affecting port operations, import duties and valuation systems.

The group said traders, whose businesses are directly affected by such systems, have a legitimate interest in understanding the terms of the agreement and the capabilities of the company responsible for implementing the technology.

The Association further raised concerns about the credentials of Truedare Investment Limited, claiming that available records suggest the company is primarily a trading entity rather than a specialist in information technology or Artificial Intelligence systems.

TAGG said the development raises questions about the company’s expertise in executing a project that could significantly influence import classification, customs valuation and duty assessments at the country’s main port.

As a result, the group has filed a writ in court seeking to compel the GRA to disclose the details of the contract, including the company’s track record and technical capacity to undertake the project.

The Association is also calling on the Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders to support efforts aimed at ensuring transparency and fairness in Ghana’s import valuation and customs processes.

TAGG maintained that while it supports the adoption of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence to improve efficiency at the ports, such initiatives must be implemented transparently and by qualified entities to protect the interests of traders and the national economy.