By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei
Accra is getting a facelift and Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey says this is only the beginning. From restoring 150 broken streetlights along the Prof. Atta Mills High Street and Independence Avenue to fixing damaged roads around Rawlings Park, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) is on a mission to make the capital safer, brighter, and more mobile.
Speaking at a press briefing organised by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, Mayor Allotey revealed that Accra generates about 1,800 tons of waste daily, but the Assembly is now collecting 80 percent of it, that’s about 1,440 tons cleared every day. He added that desilting works across sub-metros are ongoing to keep drains flowing and prevent flooding.
Safety has also been a big focus. The AMA has replaced 165 stolen or damaged drain covers, a move the Mayor described as critical in preventing accidents and improving pedestrian and vehicular movement across the city.
For those worried about Accra’s cluttered skyline, Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey had more news: his team has intensified the removal of unauthorised billboards and signages in places like the North Industrial Area and Agbogbloshie. The goal, he explained, is to restore order and protect the city’s visual appeal.
“We are determined to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment for our residents,” the Mayor affirmed, stressing that Accra’s transformation is about making the city more livable for everyone.
For residents, that means brighter nights, cleaner streets, and safer steps on their daily commute, proof that the capital is steadily being reshaped one project at a time.
