DVLA boss set to appear before OSP on October 31 over bribery allegation

The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, is set to appear before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Friday, October 31, 2025.

This is in connection with an investigation into alleged bribery following Kotey’s revelation during an interview with Accra-based Angel FM that he was approached by an individual who offered him GH¢4 million to halt the rollout of the new Digitalised Vehicle Registration Plate (DP) policy.

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According to him, he rejected the monetary offer and asked the individuals to leave.

“… When I started this thing [car registration initiative], let me say that a gentleman called me. I don't even know where that gentleman is from, whether it was a trap or not. He brought GH¢4 million to my office (sic)…

“They came to my office saying that they do not want the DP sticker to be introduced since it would not help them benefit monies in any way. They know they are stealing from the county. They brought cash, and my security can attest to that… I just said I can’t take it,” Kotey revealed.

Confirming the OSP’s probe, Kotey disclosed that he had officially received a letter from the Office on October 29, 2025, adding that he would make himself available for the investigation.

“I received a letter from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on 29th October 2025, at 11:am. I will be available at the OSP's office on Friday, 31st October 2025 at 11am,” he shared on his Facebook on October 29, 2025.

OSP invites DVLA boss over GH¢4 million bribe attempt claim

He has therefore been invited for questioning to assist the agency in its efforts to obtain further information to verify and identify those who allegedly made the bribery offer.

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