Also known as: AMA · Accra Metropolitan Assembly Headquarters · Accra Metropolitan Assembly City Council
Accra Metropolitan Assembly — municipal authority overseeing waste management, road infrastructure, and transport-related trading enforcement in Accra.
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The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has called for stronger use of scientific evidence in shaping policies and enforcement measures to address environmental health risks in the metropolis. …
AMA calls for science-led action to tackle environmental health risks in AccraJoy Online
… The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, announced the decision during the engagement, which was also attended by the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Mayor, Michael Kpakpo Allotey. …
Government pauses Agbogbloshie 24-Hour Economy Market redevelopment for consultationsJoy Online
… The exercise, being undertaken across Agbogbloshie, Old Fadama, Abbosey Okai and Jamestown, involves the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Zoomlion, teams under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) and the 48 Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces. …
Mahama Ayariga reviews Agbogbloshie waste evacuation, calls for measures to ease traffic delaysJoy Online
President John Mahama has directed the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly and other local authorities to intensify sanitation enforcement and protect the land being reclaimed through the Agbogbloshie waste evacuation exercise. …
Mahama directs AMA, sister assemblies to prevent renewed dumping at AgbogbloshieJoy Online
… He said the Ghana Armed Forces would help protect the reclaimed area, while the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and the Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly would enforce sanitation by-laws to prevent a recurrence. …
Agbogbloshie site to be transformed into industrial park after waste evacuation – MahamaJoy Online
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has opened applications for additional revenue collectors, town council officers, city guards, and public health personnel to strengthen revenue mobilisation, sanitation, and law enforcement across the metropolis. …
AMA opens recruitment for revenue collectors, town council officers, city guards and public health workersJoy Online
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has rejected claims that traders and other stakeholders at Agbogbloshie were excluded from discussions over the proposed 24-hour market. …
AMA says Konkomba traders were consulted ahead of Agbogbloshie 24-hour market projectJoy Online
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority in Parliament has accused the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) of targeting the Konkomba community in plans to construct a 24-hour market at the site of the Konkomba Yam Market. …
Minority accuses AMA of targeting Konkomba Yam Market in planned demolition over 24-hour marketJoy Online
The Accra Mayor, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has denied allegations that the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) is deliberately targeting the Konkomba community in plans to construct a 24-hour market at the site of the Konkomba Yam Market. …
We’re not demolishing Konkomba Yam Market – Accra Mayor dismisses Minority’s claimsJoy Online
… I also represent the yam producers from my own constituency, 90% of the yam producers are from my constituency so I represent them and I speak for them.” A key point of disagreement is the engagement between the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and the market’s leadership. …
Nitiwul, Accra Mayor clash over Konkomba Yam Market demolition for 24-Hour-Economy marketThe Union of Informal Workers Associations has rejected the Accra Metropolitan Assembly's order for traders occupying unauthorised bus stops to leave within 48 hours, saying the directive is premature and demanding consultation, and threatening a demonstration if it is enforced.
14 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Union of Informal Workers Associations has rejected the Accra Metropolitan Assembly's order for traders occupying unauthorised bus stops to leave within 48 hours, saying the directive is premature and demanding consultation, and threatening a demonstration if it is enforced.
14 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Major roads across Accra have developed serious potholes that damage vehicles and force drivers to swerve, creating accident risks and traffic congestion. Motorists report that repeated calls to authorities to repair the damage have been ignored, leaving them to navigate the hazardous stretches themselves.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Roadside car dealers in Accra have blocked the pedestrian walkway leading to the Kwashieman footbridge by displaying cars for sale, forcing pedestrians onto the busy N1 highway and creating safety hazards, particularly for schoolchildren, the elderly, and those carrying loads. Residents are calling on the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Ghana Highway Authority, and law enforcement agencies to intervene.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has ordered traders occupying unauthorised bus stops to vacate within 48 hours or face enforcement action, citing concerns about traffic congestion and obstruction of vehicle and passenger movement. The directive follows complaints from commercial drivers and is part of the Assembly's efforts to enforce by-laws and restore order in the city's central business district.
16 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Billboard operators in Accra have until November 13 to display their names and company details on advertising structures, or face removal in a joint government inspection scheduled for November 14. The operation will verify ownership, identify unauthorised installations, and check compliance with safety and technical requirements set by the Ghana Standards Authority.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Green Africa Youth Organisation is calling for increased climate financing and improved waste management systems to enable Accra to collect and process 400 tonnes of organic waste daily under the Accra LOW-M initiative, which aims to reduce methane emissions and produce biogas and compost. The collaboration between GAYO, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, C40 Cities and the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives targets at least a 30 per cent cut in waste-sector methane emissions by 2030.
20 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has ordered traders occupying designated bus stops to vacate within 48 hours to restore order and allow the facilities to serve their intended purpose of safe passenger pickup and drop-off. The move aims to reduce congestion and operational difficulties for drivers and commuters.
20 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minister for Local Government has urged residents to take greater responsibility for sanitation and proper waste disposal, rather than leaving refuse outside homes for government to collect. He commended the Accra Metropolitan Assembly for procuring 20 tricycles to support waste collection across its 20 electoral areas.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for traders occupying designated bus stops to leave, citing obstruction of traffic and safety risks. The action follows pressure from commercial drivers who have threatened industrial action by the end of November 2026 if the government does not clear the bus stops.
5 November 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has given traders and hawkers occupying unauthorised bus stops 48 hours to vacate, citing obstruction of transport operations, traffic congestion, and unsafe passenger boarding. The Assembly warns non-compliant traders face sanctions including prosecution under its by-laws.
5 November 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has given traders occupying unauthorised bus stops 48 hours to vacate, citing obstruction of vehicle and pedestrian movement and increased traffic congestion and accident risk. The Mayor has already begun enforcement, including removals at Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, Achimota, and parts of the Central Business District.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Green Africa Youth Organization has partnered with metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies and schools across Greater Accra to promote waste segregation among students, distributing 200 bins across seven municipalities ahead of a government directive requiring households to separate waste next year.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Schools in Accra that separate their waste see their efforts undone when collection trucks mix sorted rubbish back together, prompting many to abandon sorting. The Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) now plans to collect separated organic and plastic waste directly from schools in seven municipalities across Greater Accra under its Zero Waste initiative.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is at risk of missing its target to cut methane emissions from the waste sector by 30 percent by 2030, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly has warned, citing funding shortfalls and weak waste collection as obstacles.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Green Africa Youth Organization and Accra Metropolitan Assembly held a roundtable to secure government and funder commitment to Accra's plan to cut methane emissions from waste by at least 30 percent by 2030, primarily through converting organic waste into compost and biogas rather than landfill disposal.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has cleared unauthorised structures and trading activities around the Achimota New Overhead Ayalolo bus stop to improve access for commercial buses and reduce congestion. The operation is part of a broader campaign by the AMA and Okaikwei North Municipal Assembly to restore bus stops to their intended purpose.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Or Foundation and Ghanaian Hiplife legend Reggie Rockstone organised a four-kilometre health walk at Kantamanto Market in Accra to promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyles as part of activities marking the fifth anniversary of the Obroni Wawu October Festival.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
World Boxing confirmed on October 21, 2026, that Ghana won its bid to host the continental boxing qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, making Ghana the seventh country to do so since 2006. The Borteyman Sports Complex, a $145 million facility, will serve as the main venue with its 1,000-seat multi-purpose Sports Hall designated for bouts.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has secured hosting rights for the 2028 Olympic Boxing African Qualification Tournament, scheduled for August 2027, following a successful bid by the Ghana Boxing Federation. The government will bear all associated costs including transportation and accommodation, while the IOC retains commercial revenues.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Smoke from burning electronic waste at Agbogbloshie in Accra releases toxic chemicals that researchers have found in workers' bodies. A 2012 study of 20 male e-waste workers aged 15–42 found significantly higher levels of iron, antimony, and lead in their urine, suggesting absorption through inhalation and contact with burnt metals and ash.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's MobileMoney Fintech LTD held a customer forum in Accra with over 500 participants from the informal sector, addressing transactional challenges such as delayed transactions and network issues, and providing fraud prevention education.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly is appealing for help locating the relatives of a 65-year-old woman identified as Aba Esi, who was found at Kaneshie with a severe wound on her left leg and is currently receiving medical treatment. The Assembly encourages the public to share information about her through social media and community networks.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly evacuated heaps of refuse that had been illegally dumped and accumulated along Graphic Road, creating health risks and an unsightly environment. Officials warned against indiscriminate dumping, noting such practices undermine waste management operations and strain public resources.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has finished repair and paving works on a section of Kwame Nkrumah Avenue in Accra's CBD, including the Lava U-turn and the stretch between Derby Avenue and Selwyn Market Street junctions. The Assembly is urging motorists and road users to comply with traffic regulations and exercise caution to ensure safety and preserve the rehabilitated road surface.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has finished sectional repairs and paving on a stretch of Kwame Nkrumah Avenue in the CBD, addressing severe surface damage and potholes that had impaired traffic flow and safety. The Mayor inspected the completed works and said the intervention would ease congestion and improve road safety in the commercial centre.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly demolished an unauthorised pigsty at Agbogbloshie after operators failed to comply with a final warning to remove the structure obstructing the National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise. The Assembly said the pigsty had been established without the requisite permit or approval and in violation of the Control of Animals By-law, 2017.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Commercial drivers in Accra have issued a one-week ultimatum to authorities to eject traders from lorry stations, saying the traders' activities are preventing smooth transport operations and blocking the implementation of the new TrafficTech enforcement system. The drivers, comprising members of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union and other transport operators, warn they will remove traders themselves if authorities do not act.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Local Government and Decentralisation has urged the Accra Metropolitan Assembly to crack down on unauthorised billboards and signboards along major roads, saying they obstruct motorists' views and pose a threat to road safety.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has intensified enforcement to evict traders and commercial operators from Bus Rapid Transit shelters across the city to restore the facilities to their intended use and improve pedestrian and vehicular movement. The Mayor led an operation on 5 October 2026 at the Aayalolo BRT bus shelter near the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, where traders had occupied portions of the facility selling mobile phones and accessories.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has stepped up efforts to remove traders occupying Bus Rapid Transit shelters to restore them to their intended purpose and improve movement for commuters and pedestrians. The Mayor of Accra led an operation on October 6, 2026, at the Aayalolo BRT shelter near Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, removing tables and items used by traders selling mobile phones and accessories.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →