The Minority in Parliament has stated that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) must seek Parliament's consent before making any alterations to the existing driver's license system.

Recently, the DVLA announced its intention to phase out all driver's license cards issued prior to September 2017 and replace them with smart driver's license cards.

This transition is set to be enforced immediately and will continue until March 31, 2024, at which point the old card driver's licenses will become invalid.

Minority Chief Whip, Governs Kwame Agboza, voiced his concerns in an interview the media, emphasizing the importance of parliamentary approval for such changes.

He highlighted that legislative decisions should involve public consultation and education rather than being implemented abruptly.

Agboza stressed that the DVLA should not act independently but instead adhere to laws designed for the benefit of the Ghanaian population.

He expressed apprehension that without proper education, compliance with the proposed change could prove challenging for citizens. As such, he called on the DVLA to halt its plans and follow the necessary procedures.

“The laws we give them are supposed to be implemented in consultation with agencies. If you want to change the current driving license completely, I think that there should be public consultation and education. You can’t just write a letter. And my checks are such that the committee in Parliament is not aware of this, and that is why I am calling on them to pause, go back, and do the needful.”

“The DVLA is not a law unto themselves. They are supposed to implement laws that are supposed to be followed by Ghanaians. Without education, if they implement this change, it is going to be difficult for people to comply,” he stated.