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Ghana’s anti-corruption watchdog, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has invited the Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, for questioning over his recent revelation that he rejected a GH¢4 million bribe intended to derail the rollout of the new Digitalised Vehicle Registration Plate (DP) policy.
Mr. Kotey’s disclosure — made during a recent media interview — has sparked public interest and raised questions about attempts to undermine reforms aimed at tightening vehicle registration processes. The new DP system seeks to curb vehicle-related fraud, improve traceability, and strengthen road safety through digital monitoring and verification features.
According to the OSP, the invitation to the DVLA boss is part of efforts to verify the alleged bribery claim and to establish the identities of the individuals or entities said to have offered the payment. The Special Prosecutor’s office emphasized that such allegations, if substantiated, could amount to serious corruption offences under Ghana’s anti-bribery laws.
The case highlights the broader challenge of resistance to digital reforms within public institutions — particularly those that disrupt established revenue flows or informal networks. Analysts note that the OSP’s swift response could signal a renewed commitment to deterrence and institutional accountability.
In a separate development, the OSP has also opened an investigation into a sitting member of the Council of State over suspected corruption and corruption-related offences linked to gold trading.
Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the inquiry focuses on allegations that the Council member used his official influence to facilitate the granting of a gold mining or trading licence to a company in which he allegedly holds undisclosed financial interests.
Both investigations come at a time when the OSP faces public scrutiny over the pace and impact of its anti-corruption efforts. The outcomes of these probes could test the agency’s resolve and further shape public confidence in Ghana’s ongoing fight against corruption.
