DVLA sets record straight on sending staff overseas for license services

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JDM 1 day ago

you are just an idiot! DVLA & CocoBoard it seems these two don't have a clue running their perspective institutions. Rather they know how to waste resources!

you are just an idiot! DVLA & CocoBoard it seems these two don't have a clue running their perspective institutions. Rather they know how to waste resources!
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Abrewa 1 day ago

but there is a video on social media that contradicts what you are saying here, unless you have changed your stance after the backlash!

but there is a video on social media that contradicts what you are saying here, unless you have changed your stance after the backlash!
Effe 1 day ago

A Needless Exercise with No Clear Benefit to Its Intended Beneficiaries

A fundamental question must be asked before this initiative goes any further: who actually requested this service, and what problem is it solving?

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A Needless Exercise with No Clear Benefit to Its Intended Beneficiaries

A fundamental question must be asked before this initiative goes any further: who actually requested this service, and what problem is it solving?

Ghanaians in the diaspora who hold valid foreign driving licenses already have a straightforward and internationally recognized option available to them. They can obtain a temporary International Driving Permit (IDP) through their local tourist bureau or automobile association within minutes. These permits are typically valid for six months to one year and are grounded in established international conventions ratified between countries. There is no friction, no embassy visit, and no waiting period. For the purpose of driving during holidays in Ghana, this option is both practical and sufficient.

For those who prefer a Ghana-issued license, the DVLA's premium same-day service already provides a viable solution — one that is, or is projected to be, more cost-effective than traveling to an embassy, submitting an application in foreign currency, and waiting an indeterminate period for processing. The case for an overseas licensing service is further weakened when cost and convenience are considered side by side.

More critically, the proposal raises serious procedural and jurisdictional questions that have not been adequately addressed. If an applicant does not already hold a valid driving license, how will their competency be assessed? On what legal basis, and under whose authority, would testing be conducted on foreign soil? It is difficult to imagine, for instance, that a country such as the Netherlands would sanction Ghanaian testing officers to operate within its borders for the purpose of issuing licenses. These are not minor administrative details — they are foundational requirements that must be resolved before any such service can be considered credible.

Furthermore, it is important to be clear about the legal limitations of Ghanaian-issued driving licenses within the European Union and other jurisdictions. Holders who are residents of, or have lived in, a European country beyond six months are not legally permitted to drive on a Ghanaian license. Doing so carries the same legal consequences as driving without a valid license — including fines and potential arrest. This significantly narrows the practical utility of the proposed service and raises questions about whether applicants are being fully informed of these restrictions.

Rather than investing resources into an initiative of questionable necessity and doubtful legality, the focus should be directed toward optimizing the existing premium service. The goal should be straightforward: a streamlined, transparent process that enables applicants to obtain their Ghanaian driving license within the hour. That is a tangible improvement that delivers real value. The proposed overseas service, as currently conceived, does not meet that bar — and risks the integrity of public resources in the process.
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Nana 1 day ago

OOOOO NDC EIIII. SENDING SOMEONE TO DO A DRIVING LICENSE IN USA FOR GHANAINA CAN THEY USE IT TO DRIVE IN THE STATE. SIR IF NOT THEN YOU ARE A BIG FOOL. HOW MUCH IS THAT PERSON GOING TO BE PAID A MONTH. THIS A THE PEOPLE RUNNI ...
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OOOOO NDC EIIII. SENDING SOMEONE TO DO A DRIVING LICENSE IN USA FOR GHANAINA CAN THEY USE IT TO DRIVE IN THE STATE. SIR IF NOT THEN YOU ARE A BIG FOOL. HOW MUCH IS THAT PERSON GOING TO BE PAID A MONTH. THIS A THE PEOPLE RUNNING THE COUNTRY
COOLBLUE 1 day ago

@Julius Neequaye, this your initiative is a misplaced priority. Most Ghanaians resident abroad don't need a Ghanaian drivers license to drive overseas. Ghanaian way of driving is different from that of overseas that's why the ...
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@Julius Neequaye, this your initiative is a misplaced priority. Most Ghanaians resident abroad don't need a Ghanaian drivers license to drive overseas. Ghanaian way of driving is different from that of overseas that's why the best thing a Ghanaian should do as soon as becomes a resident of any western country is to enroll in a driving school to learn proper skills of driving as well as acquire knowledge of road science.

In Ghana people drive like fowl without head. The road network overseas is totally advanced than what we have in Ghana. Does the Ghanaian driver knows how to join a highway from an outer lane? No!

Why can't you channel the resources into a better system so vehicle owners can sigh a sign of relief anytime they visit one of the DVLA centers where without under table intervention of middle men (Goroboys) and the authority's employees you can't get any document processed?
Horace 1 day ago

A NEEDLESS EXERCISE INDEED EFFE.

A NEEDLESS EXERCISE INDEED EFFE.
Kwame panin 1 day ago

Misplaced priorities govt.

Misplaced priorities govt.

Opoku 1 day ago

Oh Mahama,why are your appointees so incompetent and stupid?It this a priority at all?

Oh Mahama,why are your appointees so incompetent and stupid?It this a priority at all?
AMARIYA 1 day ago

INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENSE

It costs me C$32 to obtain an International Driving license in Canada. This license must always go with the Canadian license. If the DVLA charges more than what is currently paid here, we wou ...
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INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENSE

It costs me C$32 to obtain an International Driving license in Canada. This license must always go with the Canadian license. If the DVLA charges more than what is currently paid here, we would continue to use the International Drivers' License, unless Ghana's DVLA refuses to recocgnize the Global Authourity for Driving in many countries. It is economically not viable to send DVLA personnel in the countries mentioned to issue Driving license to travellers to Ghana.
Queen 1 day ago

GARGANTUAN NONSENSE to the first degree How many Ghanaian Abrokyire folks can drive on your CROOKED, HAPHAZARD, DANGEROUS, UNTARRED roads. Just another way to STEAL money. THIEVES

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NPP+NDC=CORRUPTION 1 day ago

Dear President Mahama, please terminate the appointment of this DVLA CEO before he commits suicide. He has no idea of the workings of the DVLA. In July 2024, I went to the DVLA office near Jubilee house and applied for Ghana ...
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Dear President Mahama, please terminate the appointment of this DVLA CEO before he commits suicide. He has no idea of the workings of the DVLA. In July 2024, I went to the DVLA office near Jubilee house and applied for Ghana driving license. I hold Ontario (Canada) driving license. All the DVLA did was to login to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation system to print my abstract (driver record) for the past 3 years. Based on my records, I was issued with Ghana driving license, equivalent to the Ontario license class AZ(commercial license), 'articulator'. For the DVLA to be able to access my data in Ontario Ministry of transportation system, there must be an agreement between the governments of Ghana and Ontario. So why is this guy trying to scam Ghanaians? If you live in Ontario-Canada and have a valid driving license, any time you are in Ghana just go to a DVLA office and apply for Ghana Driving license. All we have is square pegs in round hole. By the way, is the CEO related to Randy Abbey? By the way, the goro boys are back big time so be careful.
Akos 1 day ago

U-Turn. Waste.

U-Turn. Waste.
Aba London 1 day ago

Oh my God who appointed this man. What a shame. This DVLA Boss needs to be dismissed. He is completely incompetent. He is always changing his mouth. If someone abroad needs a Ghanaian driving license he sould be able to do so ...
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Oh my God who appointed this man. What a shame. This DVLA Boss needs to be dismissed. He is completely incompetent. He is always changing his mouth. If someone abroad needs a Ghanaian driving license he sould be able to do so online.

JM please this guy is disgracing you his issues are one too many. Why why. From Drivers Hospital to all vehicles in Ghana must be re-registered. This DVLA Boss is totally confused.

What is wrong with this man. Oh Ghana what is wrong with us?
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Sammy the dollar donor 1 day ago

This is pure nonsense. Isn't this the guy who wants to build hospital for drivers? You can only use Ghana Drivers license for a limited time overseas. So why now? Someone should call this guy to order
He is fooling too much ...
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This is pure nonsense. Isn't this the guy who wants to build hospital for drivers? You can only use Ghana Drivers license for a limited time overseas. So why now? Someone should call this guy to order
He is fooling too much, I am sorry to say this though.
Togbe Srisri 1 day ago

This is still a solution in search of a problem; STOP IT COMPLETELY AND FOCUS ON IMPROVING SERVICES AT HOME! Who needs Ghana driving liscense in the West? Corrupt officials constantly cooking weird schemes to milk the nation! ...
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This is still a solution in search of a problem; STOP IT COMPLETELY AND FOCUS ON IMPROVING SERVICES AT HOME! Who needs Ghana driving liscense in the West? Corrupt officials constantly cooking weird schemes to milk the nation! STOP IT!

What's wrong with this guy? 1 day ago

Since this guy came to office he has been flip flopping like that saaa.
We don't even know his focus

Since this guy came to office he has been flip flopping like that saaa.
We don't even know his focus
Justice One 1 day ago

Who needs a Ghana driving license to drive in the USA apart from students on study visa? Why must embassy staff even be involved in license renewal in this modern world of ICT? Typical case of misplaced priorities.

Who needs a Ghana driving license to drive in the USA apart from students on study visa? Why must embassy staff even be involved in license renewal in this modern world of ICT? Typical case of misplaced priorities.
Dread 1 day ago

Is this necessary?

Is this necessary?
Kojo 1 day ago

The man is a square peg in a round hole. Since he came to office he has not done anything that brings his office commendation.

The man is a square peg in a round hole. Since he came to office he has not done anything that brings his office commendation.
Name 1 day ago

Is that all necessary?

Already, the embassies are overburdened that they have very heavy backlogs to deal with.
Is it not going to further reduce their performance by allowing them to do any unwanted, unnecessary jobs?

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Is that all necessary?

Already, the embassies are overburdened that they have very heavy backlogs to deal with.
Is it not going to further reduce their performance by allowing them to do any unwanted, unnecessary jobs?

Then finally, what is the purpose of holding a Ghanaian driving licence in Germany, UK or USA?

Mr DVLA boss, if you want job to do, please make it a responsibility to improve your services in GHANA and forget about the diaspora. Embassies are not substitutes for driver permits !!
Kwame Angel 1 day ago

Wey kind "records straight"?. The idiot just capitulated under pressure from right-thinking Ghanaians.

Wey kind "records straight"?. The idiot just capitulated under pressure from right-thinking Ghanaians.
Conti 23 hours ago

....and he had that UK ambassador supporting such a useless venture!! she is also as clueless as hell!.

....and he had that UK ambassador supporting such a useless venture!! she is also as clueless as hell!.
Musa 21 hours ago

Foolish man he thinks dvla is his personal momo kiosk.

Foolish man he thinks dvla is his personal momo kiosk.
Abrefa 20 hours ago

Since this man took over DVLA, he's been attempting to find ways to chop our money. Such a stupid and senseless idea.

Since this man took over DVLA, he's been attempting to find ways to chop our money. Such a stupid and senseless idea.
Bakogone Tiblisi Honest VIEWS undualized intercity roads 16 hours ago

Party Boyz ideas.
Red flag CEO
Shouldn't all ideas be veted in prez office with ai? Before let out?

Opportunist and unprogressive ideas people.

Don't fear sacking regular inefficient appointees after yearly assessment ...
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Party Boyz ideas.
Red flag CEO
Shouldn't all ideas be veted in prez office with ai? Before let out?

Opportunist and unprogressive ideas people.

Don't fear sacking regular inefficient appointees after yearly assessment and you better sit up warning to them.

Which report was misleading 12 hours ago

Which report was misleading , he directly asked somebody he will include him to abroad when addressing the media , so which records are they setting straight ? Shame unto DVLA .

Which report was misleading , he directly asked somebody he will include him to abroad when addressing the media , so which records are they setting straight ? Shame unto DVLA .

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