CFAO, DVLA Management in a group photograph
CFAO Mobility Ghana PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to regulatory compliance and ethical business practices following a high-level meeting with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) on April 22, 2026.
The engagement, held at the DVLA’s head office, was prompted by recent concerns over the circulation of unauthorised “Drive from Port” (DP) stickers.
The CFAO delegation was led by its Managing Director and Country Delegate, Adedamola Adelabu, and included senior executives from operations, human resources, aftersales, and communications.
During the meeting, DVLA Chief Executive, Julius Neequaye, raised concerns about the growing incidence of counterfeit stickers and number plates infiltrating the vehicle registration system.
In response, CFAO reiterated its longstanding reputation as a responsible corporate entity committed to strict compliance, transparency, and adherence to industry best practices.
The DVLA acknowledged CFAO’s position and explained that the alleged irregularities were traced to the actions of individuals within a third-party clearing agency, rather than the company itself.
The Authority further noted that the challenge reflects a broader industry-wide issue, which has led to the introduction of enhanced DP stickers embedded with additional security features.
On enforcement measures, the DVLA disclosed that it is collaborating with law enforcement agencies to facilitate the release of 40 impounded vehicles, subject to ongoing verification processes.
It explained that its systems are designed to flag the misuse of stickers during registration or ownership transfer, with the law permitting impoundment in such cases.
Both parties agreed on a set of forward-looking interventions aimed at strengthening compliance and operational efficiency.
CFAO requested formal training from the DVLA to enable its staff to better distinguish between authentic and counterfeit DP stickers.
The training is expected to be rolled out soon and integrated into the company’s Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) processes as an additional control mechanism.
Additionally, the DVLA proposed assigning dedicated personnel to support CFAO’s operations, a move expected to enhance coordination and expedite issue resolution.
Mr. Adelabu described the engagement as a constructive step toward not only resolving the current concerns but also reinforcing systems and partnerships within the automotive industry.
He emphasised that CFAO Mobility Ghana remains resolute in upholding the highest standards of compliance and ethical conduct, noting that the collaboration with the DVLA will contribute to improving regulatory integrity across the sector.