DVLA to run 24-hour services in Kumasi and Takoradi from January 2027

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) will begin 24-hour services at its Kumasi and Takoradi offices starting in January 2027, according to the CEO Julius Neequaye Kotey. Kotey made this announcement on Eyewitness News on October 12, 2026. He revealed that the DVLA is reviewing its various offices to determine which ones can operate around the clock.

Currently, the authority operates 14 offices. Kotey stated that the rollout of 24-hour services will depend on the performance of each office. Kumasi and Takoradi have been identified as the offices ready for this change. In January, both Kumasi and Takoradi will start offering 24-hour services. Currently, the DVLA already provides 24-hour services at its Adenta office and the Tema Port branch, which is open to the general public despite its location within the port area.

The authority has also extended its operating hours at regional offices to cover the period from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Kotey noted that the move aligns with the government's 24-hour economy agenda, which seeks to promote economic activity and service delivery beyond the traditional working hours.