Professor Prempeh slams DVLA plan to build drivers' hospital

The Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Professor H Kwasi Prempeh, has criticised plans by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to construct a hospital for drivers, urging the authority to focus on its core regulatory mandate.

In a Facebook post on January 18, 2026, Professor Prempeh reacted to comments by the DVLA Chief Executive, Julius Neequaye Kotey, that the authority intends to build a drivers’ hospital by the end of the year as part of broader welfare initiatives for transport operators.

Describing the proposal as misplaced, Professor Prempeh said the initiative reflects deeper governance challenges within public institutions.

“Seriously? Please focus on getting those rickety, unsafe, air-polluting commercial vehicles off our roads. Building hospitals, whether for drivers or passengers, is not part of your job,” he stated.

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He warned that the move mirrors a growing trend of state agencies venturing beyond their statutory responsibilities, often motivated by procurement opportunities rather than the public interest.

“The fact that other state institutions have engaged in these procurement-driven adventures does not mean you should follow suit,” he cautioned.

Professor Prempeh also called on the government to strengthen oversight over the use of Internally Generated Funds (IGFs) by public bodies, stressing the need for greater fiscal discipline in the public sector.

“Please, focus on your core mandate. Government should stop public bodies from abusing their IGFs in this manner,” he said.

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