The suspension of Ghana’s proposed new vehicle number plate system has exposed deeper governance and policy coordination failures within the transport and insurance sectors, according to Hon. Dr. Kingsley Agyemang.
In a strongly worded statement, the MP for Abuakwa South criticised the lack of institutional preparedness, inadequate stakeholder consultation, and failure to amend existing laws before announcing the rollout of the new system.
He said while suspending the implementation was the right decision, the accompanying directive permitting continued use of DP and DV plates reflects “administrative uncertainty” that risks undermining Ghana’s compulsory motor insurance framework.
Dr. Agyemang noted that compulsory insurance is not a policy choice but a legal requirement, and warned that inconsistent directives weaken regulatory authority and public confidence.
He called on the National Insurance Commission to assert its regulatory mandate and ensure strict enforcement of insurance laws, regardless of delays in vehicle registration reforms.
“This is not just a DVLA issue; it is a test of governance discipline and respect for the rule of law,” he said.
The MP urged government to resolve regulatory gaps before introducing major reforms, warning that failure to align policy, legislation and enforcement creates confusion that ultimately endangers the public.
