GRA Rebuts NIA Disconnection Claims, Calls for Amicable Resolution Over Legacy Debt
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has responded to recent claims by the National Identification Authority (NIA), which alleged that the GRA owed unpaid fees and was subsequently disconnected from the NIA’s Identity Verification Platform.
In a strongly worded statement, the GRA expressed surprise at what it termed misleading public statements and media reports from the NIA. It clarified that the so-called debt appears to be a legacy issue dating back to services rendered before 2025, and that the transaction that allegedly led to the debt lacked the necessary regulatory and governance approvals.
According to the GRA, enforcing such transactions would violate its principles of transparency and good governance, particularly under the renewed accountability focus of the current administration.
Furthermore, the GRA reminded the public that the NIA had for years operated freely from GRA premises nationwide without paying rent or utility bills, as part of inter-agency cooperation to support national identification efforts. This, it implied, had created significant cost savings for the NIA over the years.
While confirming that there are ongoing high-level talks between both institutions, the GRA revealed that its internal assessments had flagged procedural breaches, and that no formal service agreement could currently be confirmed between the parties.
Despite the tension, the GRA said it remains committed to working collaboratively with the NIA, especially to ensure the smooth integration of the Ghana Card into the national tax system.
The Authority used the occasion to reassure taxpayers and the general public of its adherence to fairness, integrity and service delivery, while urging that the matter be resolved amicably in the national interest.
This development comes at a time when both institutions play critical roles in driving digital governance and identification reforms, making collaboration rather than conflict a necessity for long-term success.
