The Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has withdrawn its legal action against the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) over the rollout of Ghana’s first digitalized vehicle number plates.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra, VEMAG spokesperson Jojo Bruce Quansah said 27 members of the Association had filed for an interlocutory injunction at the Accra High Court earlier this year.

The group sought to halt the DVLA’s implementation of the digital plates, citing lack of consultation and fears of job losses.

However, Quansah announced that the group has resolved to discontinue the case after consultations with lawyers and discussions with DVLA Chief Executive Officer, Julius Neequaye Kotey.

“We were forced to take legal action because we did not have enough information to allay our fears of losing our jobs, hence our panic reaction that led to the unfortunate litigation with the DVLA,” Quansah said.

“Knowing what we know now, after discussions with Mr Kotey, it would not have been necessary to pursue any court action, and we sincerely regret our action.”

VEMAG apologized to the DVLA management, the motoring public, and President John Dramani Mahama for any inconvenience caused by the lawsuit.

The group also thanked lawyer Martin Kpebu for his counsel, which they said helped restore relations with the DVLA.

Quansah noted that the Association had misjudged the DVLA CEO due to poor communication.

“There is an adage that says 'don't judge a book by its cover', and I must say, VEMAG judged Mr Kotey without knowing him,” he said.

“We sincerely apologize to Mr. Kotey and say we are deeply sorry for all the things we said about you.”

The spokesperson praised Kotey’s record since taking office in 2025, stating that DVLA turnover rose from GHS 400 million to GHS 1.2 billion under his leadership.

He added that annual DV plate sales jumped from a previous range of 30,000-60,000 to 100,000 in Kotey’s first year. Quansah also credited Kotey with restructuring DVLA operations at Tema Harbour, turning GHS 8 million monthly losses into millions in profit after terminating 12 companies there.

VEMAG said the DVLA has agreed to welcome its members back and thanked President Mahama for his “patience and tolerance” and for assurances that 3,000 members would not be rendered unemployed.

“We harboUr no animosity against the DVLA or its CEO and hope that we can chart a path of cordiality in our future dealings,” Quansah said.

He pledged “better service than we have given in the past” to the motoring public.