US Embassy in Ghana Announces Online Auction of Vehicles, Bidding Dates Released
- The US Embassy in Ghana announced an online auction of excess government property and vehicles, with bidding opening on July 6, 2026
- All bids must be submitted through the official US government auction website, where buyers can also view available lots and instructions
- Interested buyers can physically inspect the vehicles at the US embassy's entrance near the W. E. B. Du Bois Centre on July 1 and 2
The Embassy of the United States in Ghana has announced an online auction of surplus government property and vehicles.
The announcement was made on the embassy’s official Facebook page on June 30, 2026, with the bidding window running from Monday, July 6, to Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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Bidding opens at 9:00 a.m. on July 6 and closes at 8:00 p.m. on July 8.
All prospective buyers must submit their bids through the official US government auction platform, where full instructions and a complete list of available lots are also accessible.
Physical viewing before US Embassy bidding opens
Ahead of the online auction, the embassy is offering the public an opportunity to inspect the vehicles in person.
Viewings are scheduled for July 1 and July 2, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the US Embassy entrance, situated close to the W. E. B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan African Culture in Accra.
The physical viewing is intended to give potential bidders a closer look at the lots before committing to an online bid.
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Why US embassies hold surplus auctions
US diplomatic missions periodically dispose of excess or redundant assets, including used vehicles, office furniture, electronics, and equipment, through public auctions.
The process enables the government to recover value from property it no longer needs, while ensuring transparency in the disposal of public assets.
Conducting the auction online broadens access for prospective buyers across Ghana and reduces the logistical demands of a traditional in-person sale.
Below is the Facebook post of the US Embassy in Ghana announcing its online auction.
Reaction to US Embassy's online auction
Netizens who have thronged the comments section of the post have meanwhile shared their opinions on the US Embassy's move to auction its items.
GodsOwn Paradize said:
“Nice one, but poor man like me die33, wetin concern me like this. I can only wish one day, one day.”
Mamagà Otopey said:
“Someone buy a used rice cooker and kettle for me. I don’t have some. I am aged. I am serious please please. I am in Accra city.”
Olu Oluma said:
“Do not take any decisions in my name. Some Ghanaians have lied and did hidden businesses in my name in the past. Stop anyone.”
US Embassy warns Ghanaians against overstaying visa
Earlier, YEN.com.gh previously reported that the US Embassy in Ghana had warned against persons overstaying their visa.
Consul General Elliot Fertik addressed rumours that local fans are treating the tournament as a one-way ticket to 'japa'.
Fertik advised prospective travellers to dismiss any thoughts of disappearing into the system once the tournament ended.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
