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Ghana Standards Authority vehicle import legal dispute

Overview

A legal challenge has been filed against the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) regarding the enforcement of new regulations for used vehicle imports.

Following the implementation of the National Vehicle Homologation and Conformity Assessment programme on October 1, 2026, legal practitioner Alex Dodoo filed a lawsuit at the Accra High Court. The suit contests the legality of restrictions targeting vehicles deemed unsafe, such as those with structural damage, vehicles older than 15 years, or those lacking specific certifications and speedometers.

The plaintiff argues that the GSA is enforcing these standards without the required legal instrument, asserting that such authority must reside with the sector minister and be published in the Gazette.

Entities

Ghana Standards Authority · Alex Dodoo · Accra · Dodoo & Partners · George Agyei

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ghana Standards Authority sued over used vehicle import rules

    Lawyer Alex Dodoo has sued the Ghana Standards Authority in Accra, challenging new regulations that restrict the importation of certain used vehicles, such as those over 15 years old or structurally damaged.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ghana Standards Authority reports 18% revenue growth in 2025

    The Ghana Standards Authority recorded GH¢228 million in revenue for 2025, an 18% increase driven by expanded testing, calibration, and certification activities across the country.

Sources

ghanaguardian.com · myjoyonline.com · sankofaonline.com · theghanareport.com