Story by Eugene Nyarko Jnr. l Press Center, Accra l Monday, April 13, 2026
The Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has withdrawn its legal action against the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) over the implementation of Ghana’s digitalised vehicle number plate system.
Addressing a press conference at the Accra International Press Centre on Monday, spokesperson for VEMAG, Mr Jojo Bruce Quansah, announced that the 27 members who had filed an interlocutory injunction at the Accra High Court earlier this year had resolved to discontinue the case following consultations with their lawyers.
He explained that the initial legal action stemmed from concerns over a lack of consultation and fears of job losses among members. However, subsequent engagements with the Chief Executive Officer of the DVLA, Mr Julius Niiquaye Kotey, helped to address those concerns.
“We were forced to take legal action because we did not have enough information to allay our fears of losing our jobs. Knowing what we know now, after discussions with the CEO, it would not have been necessary to pursue any court action, and we sincerely regret our action,” he stated.
Mr Quansah emphasised that VEMAG harbours no ill will towards the DVLA and expressed the association’s commitment to rebuilding a cordial working relationship with the authority.
He also apologised to the motoring public for any inconvenience caused by the litigation and assured improved service delivery going forward.
The spokesperson further disclosed that DVLA management had welcomed the affected members back to their jobs, a move he described as a demonstration of tolerance and goodwill by the authority’s leadership.
VEMAG extended gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for his intervention and assurance that about 3,000 members would not lose their jobs under the new system. The association also commended its legal counsel, Mr Martin Kpebu, for his guidance in resolving the dispute amicably.
Mr Quansah used the occasion to commend the leadership of the DVLA, particularly Mr Kotey, for what he described as strong performance since assuming office in 2025. According to him, the authority’s turnover increased from GH¢400 million to GH¢1.2 billion, while annual number plate production rose significantly.
He added that reforms at the Tema Harbour, including the termination of loss-making companies, had transformed the DVLA’s operations into a profitable venture.
VEMAG expressed optimism that the resolution of the dispute would pave the way for stronger collaboration with the DVLA in the implementation of the digital number plate system.
