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DVLA impounds 40 vehicles over fake DP stickers at Tema Harbour
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has impounded 40 vehicles at the Tema Harbour after uncovering the use of fake and misapplied Drive from Port (DP) stickers.
The operation, according to the DVLA, was intelligence-led and aimed at clamping down on fraud in the vehicle importation process.
Officials say some of the vehicles were using counterfeit DP stickers, while others had genuine stickers that did not match their records.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the vehicles were imported into Ghana by CFAO. However, the DVLA says an agent hired to clear the vehicles on behalf of the company allegedly used illegal methods, leading to the discrepancies.
The Authority explained that DP stickers were introduced to replace the old aluminium DP plate system, which was prone to revenue leakages.
It noted that after the new system was introduced, monthly issuance of DP stickers increased significantly from about 2,000 to around 15,000 in October 2025.
However, the DVLA said it recently observed a sharp decline in the number of DP stickers being issued at the ports, which raised concerns and triggered further investigations.
The Authority added that it is working closely with National Security to probe the matter and to prevent similar fraudulent activities in the future.
It stressed that keeping accurate vehicle records is important for road safety, proper tracking of vehicles, and effective transport planning.
The DVLA has therefore urged vehicle importers and all stakeholders to follow the correct procedures and ensure full compliance with the law. It assured the public that it remains committed to protecting the integrity of Ghana’s vehicle registration system.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
