TAGG Calls for Transparency Following Parliament's Approval of GRA-TRUEDARE Agreement

The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has raised significant concerns over Parliament's recent approval of a deal between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and TRUEDARE Investments Limited. This agreement, which aims to implement a digital customs tracking and AI audit system, is intended to enhance the existing Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) that has been in place since 2020. TAGG is demanding urgent public scrutiny of the deal, citing the need for transparency, value for money, and consideration of its potential impacts on traders and consumers.

TAGG has questioned the necessity of a new system, arguing that any claims regarding fundamental gaps in the current ICUMS should be backed by thorough technical assessments. Additionally, the group has scrutinized the corporate records of TRUEDARE Investments Limited, expressing doubts about the company’s technical capacity and financial strength to undertake such a significant project. In light of these concerns, TAGG is urging Parliament, the Ministry of Finance, and the GRA to publicly disclose the full agreement and the justifications for this deal, emphasizing the importance of accountability in customs reforms that affect the broader economy.