Communication, Digital Technology & Innovation Minister Samuel George has solidarised with Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) CEO Julius Neequaye Kotey as he faces intense scrutiny over a DVLA programme aimed at Ghanaians in the diaspora.

Mr Kotey claims that Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel O. Ablakwa had approved a pilot programme to provide DVLA registration and renewal services to Ghanaians in the diaspora but this claim has been denied by the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

The denial has sparked controversy and public debate over the legitimacy of the initiative, which was earlier mentioned by Mr Kotey in a May 2025 Facebook post, and was reaffirmed by him at Wednesday's commissioning of a DVLA office in Bantama, Ashanti Region.

Amid the growing backlash, Mr George has publicly encouraged Kotey to stay resilient.

In a Facebook post, the communication minister described Kotey as a “proud son of the [Ga] land” and urged him to maintain integrity, courage, and determination, noting that his legacy is still unfolding and that he should remain focused despite the challenges.

Mr George did not explicitly reference the controversy, but emphasised the need for Mr Kotey to rely on God's steadfast faithfulness. 

“You know where Nyongm) [God] has brought us from and where he is taking us. Be strong!” he said.

The DVLA CEO’s announcement had initially suggested collaboration with the Foreign Affairs Ministry, but the ministry’s subsequent denial has intensified calls for accountability and clarity regarding the pilot programme.