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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has refuted claims by the National Identification Authority (NIA) that it owes fees, leading to its disconnection from the NIA's Identity Verification System.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the GRA said it was surprised by the allegations, clarifying that the purported debt appears to be a legacy liability inherited before 2025.
It explained that the original transaction lacks “regulatory and governance approvals,” making it non-binding under current public finance and accountability standards.
The GRA also revealed that the NIA has operated registration desks within GRA offices nationwide for years without paying rent or utilities.
While confirming that high-level talks are ongoing to resolve the issue, the GRA stated that there is no formal service agreement in place to validate the debt.
“Our principles of transparency and governance do not permit enforcement of transactions that do not meet regulatory requirements,” the statement read.
The GRA reaffirmed its commitment to national collaboration and urged the NIA to engage constructively in resolving outstanding matters.
It also reassured the public of its dedication to fairness and responsive service delivery.
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