The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, is calling for an end to protocol arrangements within the DVLA, urging fairness and discipline in all operations. According to him, no one should bypass the system when it comes to protecting lives on Ghana’s roads.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Mr Kotey addressed public concerns about roadside checks, traffic fines, and the general mistrust of DVLA operations. He admitted that many Ghanaians see the DVLA as corrupt but said that perception must change. “We know people think we’re corrupt or dishonest, but it’s time to fix that,” he said.
Mr Kotey explained that roadside enforcement is not about harassing drivers, but about saving lives. He shared how friends often call him to complain after being stopped by DVLA officers. “I tell them, ‘It’s your life we’re trying to protect. Let’s do what’s right,” he said. He added that he does not interfere when officers are doing their job.
On the issue of special treatment, he was clear: protocols must be scrapped. “If I give someone a driver’s license who doesn’t know how to drive, it’s like handing a gun to an armed robber. It endangers everyone on the road,” he warned. He stressed that every driver must meet the required standards, and faulty vehicles must not be allowed to operate.
Mr Kotey ended by urging Ghanaians to stand for what’s right. “We need to be honest with ourselves. What is wrong is wrong. What is right is right,” he said. His message is a bold call for fairness, accountability, and a safer driving culture for all.
