The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has revealed that replacing aluminium DP plates with tamper-proof digital stickers for imported vehicles has helped reduce fraud at Ghana’s ports and increased revenue generation.
According to Mr Kotey, the introduction of DP stickers for imported vehicles has significantly improved the monitoring and issuance of temporary vehicle identification numbers at the ports, helping to address revenue leakages associated with the previous system.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Monday, October 12, 2026, the DVLA CEO explained that the Authority recorded a substantial increase in the number of DP stickers issued following the implementation of the new system in April 2025.
DVLA Revenue Increases from GH¢15 Million to GH¢27 Million
Mr Kotey disclosed that revenue generated from DP plates and stickers rose from GH¢15 million in 2024 to GH¢27 million between January and September 2026.
He explained that before the introduction of digital stickers in April 2025, an average of up to 1,900 vehicles were recorded as cleared through the port system each month. However, the figure increased to more than 5,000 in April 2025.
By October 2025, the number of DP stickers issued had climbed to approximately 15,000 per month, reflecting a significant improvement in the registration and tracking of imported vehicles.
The DVLA chief executive attributed the growth in revenue partly to improved controls and the elimination of irregularities in the distribution and sale of DP identification materials at the ports.
DVLA DP Plates and Digital Stickers: Revenue Figures
The figures presented by the DVLA CEO show a steady increase in revenue following the transition from aluminium plates to digital stickers.
- 2024: The DVLA issued 76,312 DP plates, generating GH¢15 million in revenue.
- 2025: The Authority issued 101,000 DP stickers, generating GH¢22 million.
- January to September 2026: A total of 134,000 DP stickers were issued, bringing in GH¢27 million.
The figures indicate that revenue from the programme increased by GH¢12 million between 2024 and September 2026, representing an 80% rise over the 2024 revenue figure.
Why the DVLA Replaced Aluminium DP Plates
Mr Kotey explained that the decision to replace traditional aluminium DP plates with tamper-proof digital stickers followed concerns about revenue losses and irregularities in the sale and distribution of the plates at Ghana’s ports.
The new digital sticker system is intended to improve transparency, strengthen accountability and make it more difficult for unauthorised individuals to manipulate the issuance process.
The reform is also expected to enhance the tracking of imported vehicles and improve the DVLA’s ability to collect the revenue due to the Authority.
What the New DP Sticker System Means for Vehicle Importers
The introduction of digital DP stickers represents a major change in the processing of imported vehicles in Ghana. By strengthening identification procedures and reducing opportunities for fraud, the DVLA aims to improve efficiency in vehicle clearance and temporary identification at the ports.
The reported increase in sticker issuance and revenue highlights the financial impact of the new system, while the Authority continues efforts to improve service delivery, protect public revenue and strengthen vehicle registration administration.
Source: newsthemegh.com