DVLA Boss Julius Neequaye Kotey Invited by Special Prosecutor Over GH¢4 Million Bribe Claim
- The CEO of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, Julius Neequaye Kotey, is under scrutiny because of some corruption claims
- The Office of the Special Prosecutor has invited Kotey for questioning following his claim that he rejected a GH¢4 million bribe
- Kotey is coming off a controversial exchange with the Public Accounts Committee Chairperson, Abena Osei-Asare
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has invited the Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, Julius Neequaye Kotey, for questioning following his public claim that he rejected a GH¢4 million bribe.
The bribe was allegedly offered to stop the rollout of the new Digitalised Vehicle Registration Plate policy.
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Kotey revealed in a recent media interview that certain powerful individuals had tried to influence him to abandon the initiative, which seeks to combat vehicle-related fraud and enhance road safety.
Citi News reported that the special prosecutor is seeking further information from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority boss to verify the allegation and identify those purportedly involved in the bribery attempt.
DVLA boss' controversy in Parliament
There was a heated exchange between Kotey and the Public Accounts Committee Chairperson, Abena Osei-Asare, on October 27 during a hearing.
As Osei-Asare was upset with him because of a perceived insult during an exchange,
The tense exchange erupted during a query on plans to digitise personal information on the authority’s proposed digital number plates.
The confrontation began after Kotey explained that the new number plates would include Radio Frequency Identification chips as part of enhanced security features.
Osei-Asare then raised concerns about potential privacy breaches, asking whether the new plates would display vehicle owners’ surnames.
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Kotey eventually clarified that names were not pit on number plates and suggested that the question was unwarranted, thus offending the chairperson and prompting the barrage of criticism.
Osei-Asare reminded that there were personalised plates that had surnames.
Kotey later withdrew the comment, explaining that he only meant that regular number plates do not include names, while personalised plates do.
How did Kotey respond after the clash?
In a statement after the hearing, Kotey said he received a lot of emotional support after the incident.
The CEO of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority said he made a conscious decision to remain calm and focused.
"Your swift response, in the form of calls and messages of encouragement and motivation, was truly overwhelming."
DVLA unveils design of new number plates
In August, YEN.com.gh reported that Kotey unveiled the design of the new number plates set to be introduced in 2026.
He said these changes are part of sweeping reforms in the country's vehicle registration system.
In a statement, the CEO called these developments a significant step forward for vehicle regulation.
Source: YEN.com.gh
