Accra, Ghana – The Executive Committee of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has unanimously adopted a comprehensive suite of initiatives proposed by Accra Chief Executive Michael Kpakpo Allotey, signaling a new direction for the city’s governance and development strategy.
The initiatives, targeting sanitation, urban order, economic inclusion, digital enforcement, climate action, and infrastructure development, received approval on Tuesday during the Mayor’s maiden Executive Committee meeting following his confirmation.
Key among the adopted programs are the “24-Hour Clean Accra Initiative,” the “AMA CEO’s Special Ball,” the “Special Weekend Trading Initiative,” the establishment of “A.M.A. City Authority Guards,” the introduction of a “24-Hour Ticketing Cycle,” the “Green Accra Initiative,” and a broad Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Programme for urban redevelopment and infrastructure enhancement.
Mr. Allotey explained that the 24-Hour Clean Accra Initiative will introduce a three-shift sanitation system and waste segregation to ensure continuous cleanliness and job creation. The AMA CEO’s Special Ball aims to mobilize funding for crucial infrastructure, education, health, and sanitation projects through public-private collaboration.
Further details provided by Mr. Allotey include the Special Weekend Trading Initiative, which will institutionalize designated vending days and spaces to promote lawful and organized trading while reducing congestion.
The formation of the A.M.A. City Authority Guards is intended to strengthen bylaw enforcement and safeguard public spaces, while the 24-Hour Ticketing Cycle will leverage digital tools for real-time monitoring and enforcement to boost compliance and revenue.
Addressing climate threats, the Green Accra Initiative will enhance urban greening, biodiversity, and air quality. This will be complemented by the Public-Private Partnership Initiative, designed to drive large-scale infrastructure redevelopment, including markets and transport terminals, through strategic private sector collaborations.
Mr. Allotey concluded, “This is a new chapter for Accra. If we work together to block revenue leakages and implement these ideas with discipline and integrity, we will leave a lasting legacy for our city.”
The Executive Committee, established under Ghana’s Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), also adopted strategic recommendations from its various sub-committees covering areas such as Finance and Administration, Revenue Mobilisation, Environmental and Disaster Management, and Development Planning, all aimed at enhancing urban administration and service delivery.
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