Audio By CarbonatixFormer Member of Parliament for Effia, Joseph Cudjoe, has called on John Dramani Mahama, the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and the Finance Minister to immediately cancel the controversial Publican AI Customs System contract with Truedare Investments Limited. In his third public critique of the agreement, Mr Cudjoe argued that Ghana risks paying billions of cedis annually under what he described as an opaque and potentially costly arrangement.He disclosed that earlier estimates suggested the country could pay about GH₵2.8 billion each year under a 20 per cent revenue-sharing model.However, he said new information indicating a possible 13 per cent revenue share could still result in payments ranging between GH₵3.28 billion and GH₵3.95 billion annually, depending on revenue projections.According to him, these figures raise serious concerns about whether the country is paying for genuine incremental gains or simply sharing revenue that would have been generated without the system. Mr Cudjoe further questioned the decision to engage a foreign private vendor to manage a critical AI-powered customs system, despite what he described as Ghana’s growing local digital capacity.He cited several digital initiatives introduced under the previous administration, including the Ghana Card, Mobile Money Interoperability, and the Integrated Customs Management System, as evidence that local expertise can deliver cost-effective solutions.He also warned of a potential moral hazard, arguing that a revenue-based compensation model could encourage aggressive tax collection practices that may place additional pressure on traders and consumers.Mr Cudjoe, therefore, backed calls by the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana for full disclosure of the contract, following reports that access to the agreement had been denied under the Right to Information Act. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Customs Joseph Cudjoe Mahama TruedareDISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.Related to this story Mahama enforces fuel coupon ban for ministers as cabinet moves to slash fuel taxes Former Effia MP demands full disclosure of Truedare AI deal, warns of ‘hidden risks’ Joseph Cudjoe raises alarm over potential revenue loss in Truedare AI Customs deal President Mahama applauds astronaut Christina Koch’s Ghana ties in Artemis II mission NPP cannot pressure Mahama to sign a bill not yet received—Solomon Owusu Ablakwa highlights Ghana-France cooperation, praises Macron on reparatory justice Mahama returns from France to chair emergency Cabinet meeting on fuel prices A-Plus backs Mahama’s leadership but rejects NDC label Mahama issues three calls to action at One Health Summit Mahama nominates 5 to Ghana’s Fiscal Council to strengthen economic oversight Latest Stories Urgently cancel Truedare AI Customs deal over cost concerns – Joseph Cudjoe to Mahama2 minutes Poor safety habits to blame for recurring boat fatalities — GMA boss, Kamal-Deen Ali8 minutes Owabi 75% blocked, Barekese loses 40% capacity as siltation, plastics threaten water supply crisis17 minutes Ashanti RCC seeks to clear unauthorised garages under new car mall initiative19 minutes DPS International steals spotlight at Ghana Interschool Festival Part 220 minutes Republic Bank Ghana PLC leverages Kwahu Business Forum deliberations21 minutes Ghana and Artemis II: Hospitality, Love, and Conquest23 minutes AMA enforces planning rules, demolishes wall built on public right of way26 minutes GFA urged to move for Welbeck, Nketiah amid injury concerns42 minutes KGL to honour 2025 Corporate Income Tax obligations with GHC150m April payment1 hour KiDi, Kuami Eugene, Adina, others billed for Okyeame Kwame’s 50th birthday celebration1 hour Akwapim-Akropong Chieftaincy Clash: One dead after Police shoot-out1 hour Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes as US-Iran ceasefire faces collapse over Lebanon1 hour Asanko Gold supports road rehabilitation to ease transport challenges in Amansie West1 hour Drone strike hits wedding celebration in Sudan, killing at least 30 people1 hour