The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has expressed surprise over recent media reports and public statements by the National Identification Authority (NIA), which allege that GRA was disconnected from the NIA’s Identity Verification System (IVS) due to unpaid fees.
In a press release issued by GRA’s Communication and Public Affairs Department, the Authority clarified that the so-called debt stems from a legacy arrangement made prior to 2025. According to GRA, these past transactions lack the necessary regulatory and governance approvals required for payment.
GRA emphasized that its operations are guided by transparency and compliance with governance protocols, in line with the current administration’s “reset” vision. As such, the Authority cannot act on transactions that fall outside regulatory frameworks.
The release also revealed that the NIA has long operated desk offices within GRA premises nationwide, registering individuals and issuing Ghana Cards without paying rent or utility fees. Despite this, GRA insists it remains committed to inter-agency cooperation and ongoing high-level discussions aimed at resolving the issue.
While GRA has identified procedural breaches and the absence of a formal service agreement, it reiterated its readiness to collaborate with NIA to integrate the Ghana Card into the tax system.
GRA concluded by reassuring taxpayers and the public of its unwavering commitment to fairness, integrity, service, and national development.
