By Adnan Adams Mohammed
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is set to implement an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system at Ghana’s ports by February 1, 2026, to enhance revenue mobilization and reduce leakages.
The Publican Digital Inspection Solution System, provided by TRUEDARE Investments Limited, will be embedded in the ICUMS software to improve efficiency and accuracy in valuation, classification, risk management, and detection of origin fraud.
GRA Commissioner General, Anthony Sarpong, announced that “the AI system will increase revenue mobilization by 40-45% without introducing additional costs or levies on importers.”
“The system will utilize data from shipping lines, customs ports, and technology companies to analyze information and provide insights to officers, enabling faster processing of declarations and assessments”, he added.
Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, emphasized that the system will support compliance and trade facilitation, rather than solely focusing on enforcement.
The contract, approved by Parliament in late 2025, will be rolled out in phases, starting with the Tema port.
The Government has already recovered GH¢15 million in revenue from five importing companies using a new trade data verification system, which exposed falsified import records, prompting the invitation of five importers for questioning.
Consequently, Hon Ampem Nyarko warned that those engaging in tax evasion will face consequences, while compliant importers have nothing to fear.
He assured compliant importers that the initiative poses no threat to legitimate business operations, but warned that those engaging in tax evasion will face consequences.
Importantly, the system will not replace human officers but will rather augment their efforts, providing them with informed decisions and enabling faster processing of declarations, the Deputy Minister noted.
The Government aims to improve revenue mobilization and ensure accuracy in customs declarations. The new system is part of efforts to promote fairness and transparency in the customs system
