On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) inaugurated a 24‑hour ultra centre in Kwashieman, a suburb of Accra. The move brings essential vehicle registration and driver licensing services within easy reach of Ablekuma North residents, sparing them the need to travel outside the constituency for such services.
The new facility is part of the DVLA’s rapid expansion plan, which has seen the network grow from 33 offices in January 2025 to 65 in less than two years. Chief Executive Officer Julius Neequaye Kotey said the Authority now has 32 new sites and needs eight more to hit its target of 40 additional offices by the end of 2026.
"We have done thirty‑two. We have eight more. If we are able to do forty this year, we’ll be happy," Kotey told the opening ceremony. He praised MP Ewurabena Aubynn for her persistent engagement and for providing the Kwashieman site, calling her a hardworking member who keeps the Authority on its toes.
The centre will operate in three shifts – 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. – and vehicles registered here will carry the prefix KM. Kotey also outlined future technology upgrades, including instant printing of replacement driver’s licence cards, road safety studios, digital international licences and RFID plate production.
MP Aubynn highlighted the centre’s importance for residents, noting that many had previously travelled outside the constituency for similar services. She urged the DVLA to prioritise local employment and to maintain respectful, dignified service delivery.
During the event, Kotey warned motorists against using “goro boys” – intermediaries who often charge extra fees – and called on municipal authorities and police to curb such practices, threatening to close the centre if the issue persisted.
Meanwhile, Municipal Chief Executive Adamu Musa Kalamu announced other development projects in the area, including new health‑centre blocks, classroom buildings and markets, with several more slated for commissioning before year‑end.
With the Kwashieman ultra centre now operational, the DVLA continues its nationwide push to bring public services closer to citizens, needing just eight more offices to reach its 2026 expansion goal.
