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Michael Kpakpo Allotey

Also known as: Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey · Mr Michael Kpakpo Allotey · Mr Allotey

2026-04-272026-06-15
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has promised employment opportunities for 30 members of Ghana’s armwrestling team following their impressive performance at the African Armwrestling Championships. …

    African Armwrestling Championships: Accra Mayor promises jobs for 30 Ghanaian athletes after medal haul

  3. Joy Online

    … The directive was announced during a joint inspection exercise on Thursday, May 7, led by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, alongside the Mayor of Accra, Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey, the Municipal Chief Executive for Okaikwei North, Christian Tetteh Badger, and oth …

    AMA gives Lapaz traders a seven-day deadline to quit roadsides

  4. The Ghanaian Times

    The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of the Accra Metropolitan Authority (AMA), Mr Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has announced plans by the assembly to recruit about 30 members of the national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, for shining at the just ended African Championships. …

    AMA vows to recruit 30 armwrestlers

  5. The Ghanaian Times

    … In attendance were leaders of the Greater Accra Regional Organised Labour, the Regional Secretary of the Trade Union Congress, and the Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Michael Kpakpo Allotey. …

    Accra marks May Day without traditional march past
  6. April 2026

  7. Joy Online

    … The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, personally visited the site at the commencement of operations, offering his strong endorsement and pledging the AMA’s support to replicate this impactful model across additional coastal locations within the capital. …

    Cooperatives and stakeholders unite in major beach cleanup and coastal restoration in Accra
Society

Accra officials order Lapaz traders off pavements, roads

The News

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.

10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Accra officials order Lapaz traders off pavements, roads

    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.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Accra mayor confirms excavator operator unharmed in Osu demolition near-miss

    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.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. AMA fines 13 offenders during National Sanitation Day in Accra CBD

    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.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Building collapse in Accra kills two, injures several

    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.

    8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Finance Minister Ato Forson named Overall Best Performing Minister

    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.

    8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  4. Accra Mayor offers GH¢200 per offender for illegal dumping reports

    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.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Finance Minister Ato Forson wins Ghana Minister of the Year 2025-2026

    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.

    8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  6. Avenor building collapse death toll rises to three

    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.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Building collapse in Accra traps two; VP urges law compliance

    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.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Building collapse kills one in Accra's North Industrial Area

    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.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. AMA distributes GH₵106,000 relief to Tudu fire victims

    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.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. AMA and Numatter sign plastic waste recycling agreement

    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.

    4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. AMA, Numatter sign agreement for Ghana's first pyrolysis plant

    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.

    4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. AMA and Numatter sign deal for Ghana's first industrial pyrolysis plant

    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.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. AMA opens 400 revenue collector positions to boost IGF

    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.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. AMA hands over eight school facilities for major renovation

    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.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Kaneshie footbridge closure forces risky highway crossings daily

    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.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Kaneshie footbridge closure forces risky highway crossings daily

    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.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. AMA denies forceful evictions at Makola Market redevelopment project

    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.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

  1. Ablekuma West Assembly demolishes ghettos in crime-fighting drive

    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.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Accra Mayor pledges jobs for 30 armwrestling medalists

    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.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

  1. AMA gives Lapaz roadside traders seven-day deadline

    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.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. AMA to employ 30 armwrestlers after African Championships win

    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.

    8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Accra observes May Day without march-past ceremony

    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.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 27 April

  1. Beach cleanup removes decades of waste from Accra coastline

    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.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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