The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has firmly denied claims made by the National Identification Authority (NIA) that it owes outstanding fees, leading to a disconnection from the Ghana Card Identity Verification System.
In a statement released on Thursday, the GRA expressed surprise over the accusation, stating that the supposed debt appears to be a legacy issue inherited before 2025.
According to the Authority, the financial arrangement cited by the NIA lacks the necessary regulatory and governance approvals required by current public finance and accountability frameworks. As such, the GRA considers the transaction non-binding.
The statement further noted that the NIA has operated registration centres within GRA offices across the country for several years without paying for rent or utility services.
While confirming that discussions at the highest level are ongoing to address the matter, the GRA stressed that there is no formal service contract validating the alleged GH₵376 million obligation.
“Our commitment to transparency and good governance prevents us from recognising transactions that do not comply with established regulatory procedures,” the GRA said.
The tax authority reaffirmed its willingness to collaborate with national institutions and called on the NIA to approach the issue with mutual respect and cooperation.
It also assured the general public that its service delivery remains unaffected and that it remains committed to upholding fairness and accountability in all its dealings.
Source: Adomonline.com
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