… The support follows a visit by the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, to the fire scene, where he assessed the extent of the damage and interacted with victims who lost property and goods in the blaze. …
Michael Kpakpo Allotey exchanging the agreement with Kelvin Boateng The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has signed a binding feedstock agreement with Numatter Recycling Technologies Limited to supply 100 metric tonnes of plastic waste daily to Ghana’s first industrial-scale pyr …
… Michael Kpakpo Allotey, described the agreement as a significant step toward repositioning plastic waste from an environmental burden into a strategic economic resource capable of supporting sustainable development, job creation, and cleaner urban communities. …
… Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive Michael Kpakpo Allotey described the agreement as an important step towards transforming plastic waste from an environmental challenge into an economic asset capable of supporting job creation, cleaner communities and sustainable development. …
… In a post on Facebook, Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, who announced the initiative, said the recruitment forms part of measures aimed at improving revenue mobilisation while creating employment opportunities for residents. …
… Mr Ziyad commended the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, and the Assembly’s leadership for prioritising the projects, saying the renovations would enhance the learning environment and contribute to improved educational outcomes. …
… Naa Ayorkor Otu-Anang, who sold sandals on the footbridge before its closure, said the bridge was shut during the Easter festivities after the Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive, Mr Michael Kpakpo Allotey, announced plans to undertake repair works. …
… Naa Ayorkor Otu-Anang, who sold sandals on the footbridge before its closure, said the bridge was shut during the Easter festivities after the Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive, Mr Michael Kpakpo Allotey, announced plans to undertake repair works. …
… Mr Omaboe explained that although the redevelopment was initially scheduled to commence in December 2025, the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, extended the deadline to January 12, 2026, following appeals from traders who wanted to take advantage of the Christmas trading se …
… The exercise, carried out with support from the Ghana Police Service through the Dansoman Police, was led by the Municipal Chief Executive for Ablekuma West, George Kpakpo Allotey. …
The Greater Accra Regional Minister and officials directed traders and hawkers at Lapaz to vacate pavements and road medians, citing safety risks and traffic congestion, and gave them a seven-day ultimatum to relocate to designated markets or face enforcement action. The Okaikwei North MCE stated traders would be permitted to operate only on weekends, from Friday to Sunday.
Why it matters
Accra officials' order directing traders to vacate pavements and roads affects thousands of hawkers and traders across the capital with enforcement imminent.
The Greater Accra Regional Minister and officials directed traders and hawkers at Lapaz to vacate pavements and road medians, citing safety risks and traffic congestion, and gave them a seven-day ultimatum to relocate to designated markets or face enforcement action. The Okaikwei North MCE stated traders would be permitted to operate only on weekends, from Friday to Sunday.
The Mayor of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly confirmed that an excavator operator narrowly escaped death when a weakened structure collapsed during demolition in Osu but emerged unharmed. The mayor said the demolition exercise is part of efforts to remove unsafe structures in the capital, with contractors engaged being experienced professionals.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly issued spot fines to 13 individuals and business operators in the Central Business District for violating National Sanitation Day directives, including six shop owners who failed to clean drains, four traders who sold goods during the exercise, and three drivers who parked unlawfully. The enforcement is part of efforts to improve sanitation and reduce flooding in the capital.
A structure in Avenor's North Industrial Area collapsed on Sunday morning, killing at least two people and injuring several others. Emergency teams rescued three people from the rubble, and rescue efforts were ongoing as authorities called for stricter adherence to building regulations and safety standards.
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance, has been named the Overall Best Performing Minister at the 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards, recognized for his distinguished service and performance at the Ministry of Finance. The awards ceremony, held in Accra, celebrated excellence in public service and impactful leadership in governance during the 2025 review period.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly is offering GH¢200 cash rewards to the public for providing video evidence of illegal dumping into drains and water bodies. The reward applies per offender, so a tipster identifying multiple culprits could earn significantly more, contingent on submitting complete and usable footage.
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Finance Minister, was adjudged Overall Best Minister of the Year 2025–2026 at the 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards held in Accra. Other ministers honoured included Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Best Young Minister and John Abdulai Jinapor as Best Innovation Minister.
The death toll from a four-storey building collapse in North Kaneshie on June 7 has risen to three after one of two survivors died from injuries. Engineers visiting the site raised concerns about the apparent absence of a building permit and substandard concrete that failed to meet structural requirements.
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited a collapsed four-storey building at Avenor Industrial Area in Accra where two persons are believed trapped, calling on Ghanaians to abide by the law and act responsibly to prevent avoidable disasters. She stressed the importance of accountability in the construction sector and strict compliance with building regulations.
A building collapsed at North Industrial Area in Accra early on June 7, killing at least one person and leaving others trapped beneath the rubble. Emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service, Police, and Armed Forces are conducting search-and-rescue operations with specialized equipment.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has distributed GH₵106,000 in cash support to 106 victims of a recent fire at the Accra Central Police Barracks Trading Area in Tudu, with each victim receiving GH₵1,000. The Mayor said the support was intended to help victims meet urgent needs as they recover from the disaster, though he acknowledged the amount could not fully compensate for losses suffered.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has signed a binding feedstock agreement with Numatter Recycling Technologies to supply 100 metric tonnes of plastic waste daily to Ghana's first industrial-scale pyrolysis plant. The facility will process waste into petrol, diesel, kerosene and activated carbon using patented technology.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly and Numatter Recycling Technologies have signed a binding feedstock agreement to supply 100 metric tonnes of plastic waste per day to Ghana's first industrial-scale pyrolysis plant, marking a milestone in the country's transition toward circular economy and sustainable waste management.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly and Numatter Recycling Technologies have signed a binding feedstock agreement to supply 100 metric tonnes of plastic waste daily to Ghana's first industrial-scale pyrolysis plant, securing long-term waste supply for the facility and advancing the country's circular economy goals.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly is recruiting 400 revenue collectors to strengthen internally generated funds and support the government's 24-hour economy agenda. Successful applicants will be deployed to markets, business districts, transport terminals and other revenue points to improve revenue mobilisation and fund critical public services including sanitation, road maintenance and street lighting.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has handed over eight basic school facilities in the Aayalolo Cluster of Schools to contractors for extensive renovation works aimed at improving teaching and learning conditions and providing a safer environment for pupils and teachers.
The prolonged closure of the Kaneshie footbridge has forced traders, commuters, and schoolchildren to cross a busy highway daily, raising pedestrian safety concerns. No visible construction work is ongoing, and traders report dangerous evening conditions, injuries, and accidents among crossing pedestrians.
The prolonged closure of the Kaneshie footbridge has compelled traders, commuters and schoolchildren to cross the busy highway daily, creating a safety hazard. Traders report injuries from falls and traffic accidents since the bridge's closure, with police supervision limited mainly to daytime hours.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly says the ongoing exercise at 31st December Makola Market is a planned redevelopment aimed at expanding trading space, not forceful eviction. According to the Assembly, traders were adequately engaged, given a grace period, and a verified register of 306 traders was compiled to ensure transparency in shop allocation in the new four-storey facility.
The Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly has begun demolishing ghettos in Shiabu, Gbegbeyise and Glefe following complaints over criminal activities and insecurity. The operation, conducted with Ghana Police Service support, has led to one arrest and the retrieval of suspected narcotic substances, with demolitions expected to continue across coastal communities.
The Mayor of Accra has promised employment opportunities for 30 members of Ghana's armwrestling team after they won 149 medals at the African Armwrestling Championships, finishing with 52 gold, 63 silver, and 34 bronze medals. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly will employ the athletes, who can begin work on Monday.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has ordered traders operating on streets and pavements at Lapaz to vacate within seven days, or face enforcement action. The directive is part of efforts to decongest the area and improve traffic flow; some affected traders are being temporarily relocated to markets in Achimota, Kisseman, and Abeka.
The Accra Metropolitan Authority's MCE has announced plans to recruit about 30 members of Ghana's national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, who won 168 medals at the just-ended African Championships. The selected athletes will be employed by the assembly and assigned responsibilities while earning income.
The Greater Accra Region's May Day celebration at Black Star Square on Friday omitted the traditional march past and parade by workers, instead featuring a lively two-hour ceremony with over hundred workers and performances. The Regional Minister addressed workers on government commitments to tackling low wages, pension disparities, income inequality, and informal sector challenges, and announced consideration of an Independent Emoluments Commission and pension system review.
A large-scale cleanup and coastal restoration initiative along the Chorkor Chemuena–Lante Maamli stretch in Accra removed deeply embedded waste accumulated over four decades, using mechanised equipment from 21–24 April followed by volunteer-led cleanup on 25 April 2026.