GRA responds to NIA disconnection over unpaid fees
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has responded to recent claims by the National Identification Authority (NIA) that it owes the agency unpaid fees of GH₵376 million debt which led to the disconnection of GRA from NIA’s Identity Verification System (IVS).
In a statement dated August 5, 2025, the GRA clarified that the alleged debt may be a “legacy issue” stemming from services provided by the NIA prior to 2025.
However, the Authority stated that it has found no evidence of regulatory or governance approval for the transaction that generated the purported debt.
“As part of our governance and transparency standards, we cannot enforce or honour transactions that do not meet regulatory requirements,” the GRA said in the statement, emphasizing its alignment with the current government’s vision of institutional accountability.
The Authority further noted that the NIA has, for years, operated desk offices within GRA premises nationwide, registering and issuing Ghana Cards without paying rent or utility fees.
While acknowledging the importance of collaboration between state agencies, the GRA confirmed that high-level discussions are ongoing to resolve the matter.
It also pointed out procedural breaches and a lack of a formal service agreement between the two institutions as key concerns.
Despite the controversy, the GRA assured taxpayers and the public of its continued commitment to service, fairness, integrity, and inter-agency cooperation.
“We extend our hand in collaboration to the NIA and look forward to resolving the matter amicably,” the statement concluded.
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