The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) plans to introduce 24-hour services at its offices in Kumasi and Takoradi from January, as it expands access to its services beyond conventional working hours.
Chief Executive Officer of the Authority Julius Neequaye Kotey disclosed this in an interview on Eyewitness News on Monday, October 12, 2026, explaining that the authority was assessing its offices to determine which could sustain round-the-clock operations.
“Currently, we are doing about 14 offices. When we check the books, it will speak to us,” Kotey said, indicating that the rollout would be guided by the operational performance of the various offices.
He identified Kumasi and Takoradi as locations ready for the extended service, saying: “Kumasi and Takoradi, they qualify for 24 hours. So in January, they all start 24 hours.”
Mr Kotey said the authority currently operates 24-hour services at its Adenta office and the branch at Tema Port.
He clarified that the Tema Port office was accessible to the general public, despite its location within the port area.
Beyond the two existing 24-hour offices, the DVLA has extended operating hours at its regional offices, which Kotey said now serve customers from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The planned expansion would give customers in Kumasi and Takoradi access to DVLA services throughout the day and night, potentially offering greater flexibility to people who cannot visit the offices during regular working hours.
The move, he added, aligns with Ghana’s broader 24-hour economy agenda, which seeks to encourage economic activity and service delivery beyond the traditional working day.
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