Unlicenced Fuel Trucks Pose Risks – TI Ghana Warns
TI Ghana warns that unlicenced fuel transport trucks endanger Ghanaians due to weak enforcement and oversight gaps.
On September 30, 2026, the Executive Director of Transparency International Ghana, Mrs Mary Awelena Addah, highlighted growing dangers posed by trucks transporting fuel without proper licensing. Speaking on the radio programme Corruption Watch, she emphasized that unregulated vehicles compromise safety and public trust, especially as transport operations remain poorly monitored.
She referenced findings from the Auditor-General’s recent report, which pointed out critical weaknesses in tracking fuel movements from depots to filling stations. While no corruption was directly confirmed, she noted that systemic loopholes create fertile ground for misuse, particularly where oversight is weak or inconsistent.
“Transporting fuel without proper licensing puts every Ghanaian at risk,” she said during the discussion. “If trucks are moving without clear supervision, questions arise about where they go and who ensures they don’t divert.” She stressed that regulators must take full responsibility for enforcing compliance and that breaches should carry consequences.
Mrs Addah also warned that existing gaps in regulation could be exploited by individuals within oversight systems. Strengthening monitoring processes and strictly enforcing licensing standards, she argued, would protect the public and restore confidence in critical supply chains.
