The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed reports claiming it approved the extension of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) services to selected countries abroad.
In a dated Thursday February 26, 2026, the Ministry described as false viral headlines suggesting it had authorised DVLA staff to travel to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, The Netherlands and Germany to register and renew driving licences for Ghanaians in the diaspora.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to state categorically that it has neither issued a directive to our diplomatic missions abroad nor granted approval to any entity for such an arrangement,” the statement said.
The Ministry further stressed that it is unaware of any new government policy supporting the move. “In addition, there is no record available at the Ministry pointing to this purported new policy direction,” it added.
The clarification follows comments made a day earlier by DVLA Chief Executive Julius Neequaye Kotey, who reportedly indicated that staff would be deployed to the five countries to provide licensing services. The announcement sparked public debate, particularly over concerns about the potential use of state resources.
In response to the backlash, the DVLA later clarified that the intention was to train embassy staff to undertake the services rather than send domestic personnel abroad, noting that the proposal is still under review.
For its part, the Foreign Affairs Ministry emphasised that “there has been no formal engagement, no new policy brought to our attention and no financial commitment” regarding the reported arrangement.
The Ministry assured the public of its commitment to transparency and financial prudence in public service delivery.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
