{
  "id": 8332058,
  "title": "‘Relax, I’m not contesting you in 2028’ — DVLA CEO tells Zanetor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/relax-im-not-contesting-you-in-2028-dvla-ceo-tells-zanetor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T23:12:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/relax-im-not-contesting-you-in-2028-dvla-ceo-tells-zanetor/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has clarified that he has no intention of contesting the Klottey Korle parliamentary seat in the 2028 election. Mr. Kotey, known as \"Logas\", affirmed that he is not planning to challenge Klottey Korle MP Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings for that particular position. He stated, \"If I’m eyeing that seat, it’s not against any law. I have the right to contest for that seat,\" but emphasized that he has not yet decided to do so.\n\nMr. Kotey, who has been with the DVLA since January 2025, has been involved in the constituency for decades. He began his political journey at the age of 17, serving as a branch secretary for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Korle Klottey Constituency, though he was initially barred from registration. He later became a polling agent in 2004, a branch chairman, deputy constituency communications officer, and eventually the constituency communications officer, currently holding the position of Vice Chairman. The CEO highlighted his deep roots in the constituency, particularly in Osu, his hometown district.\n\nRegarding his political ambitions, Mr. Kotey made it clear that he would not hide his intentions if he chose to vie for the seat. He declared, \"If I want to contest for that constituency seat, I am free. I am good and capable enough to do it,\" but stressed, \"I have said 2028; I’m not contesting.\" He did not rule out the possibility of a parliamentary bid beyond 2028, saying, \"I don’t know if the Lord will change my mind for subsequent years, but for 2028, I’m not contesting.\" He further stated, \"Even in 2028, never say never. I can decide to contest; I don’t break any law.\"\n\nFor the time being, Mr. Kotey has no plans to challenge Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings in the 2028 election, leaving his future political involvement in the constituency up in the air.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has dismissed speculation that he is preparing to challenge Klottey Korle MP Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings in the 2028 parliamentary election. Speaking on Starr FM, Mr Neequaye Kotey said that although he has the right to contest the constituency if he chooses to, he has not decided to do so in…",
  "key_points": [
    "DVLA CEO Julius Neequaye Kotey says he won't contest Klottey Korle seat in 2028",
    "Kotey has been with DVLA since 2025, involved in constituency for decades",
    "He emphasized he's capable of contesting, but has ruled out 2028 race"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}