The mayor of Accra meets with management to discuss priorities for 2026 and calls for a shift in mindset to “fix problems, accelerate development.”
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The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has held his first management meeting with the leadership of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to set the tone for 2026, urging a shift in work attitude, stronger problem-solving at departmental levels, and a results-driven push to deliver visible improvements across the metropolis.
The meeting, which focused on internal planning and operational targets for the year, discussed key action areas such as the National Sanitation Day programme, decongestion in the Central Business District (CBD), performance contracting for 2026, the Assembly’s Internally Generated Funds (IGF) targets, the organisation of a staff durbar, and logistics and equipment support plans.
In his introductory remarks, the Mayor wished management a happy new year and urged a renewed dedication to duty, pointing out that the Assembly could only accomplish its 2026 agenda if leaders and employees adopted a different attitude towards their jobs and assumed accountability for resolving issues within their assigned areas.
He emphasised that practical solutions and a uniform approach throughout departments were necessary for the city’s change, saying, “Wherever you find yourself, fix the problems there.”
The Mayor stated that AMA put forth a lot of effort last year, but that the Assembly’s ongoing institutional and operational difficulties prevented the impact of those efforts from being fully felt. He added that the upcoming year would be approached with a greater focus on results.
The Mayor stated that the Assembly was considering providing buses for employees as part of the year’s internal welfare and productivity goals. He explained that increased logistics support would boost employee morale while also improving efficiency and timeliness.
Along with outlining infrastructure-focused goals for 2026, such as plans to construct a hospital and rehabilitate roads and schools, the Mayor stated that the Assembly needed to step up its implementation and alter public impressions of the organisation.
He urged management to collaborate in order to “change the narrative” and present AMA as a more responsive local government, saying he was still optimistic about the Assembly’s ability to deliver.
“AMA must to rise to the occasion. We can do it,” He added that the Assembly’s track record of innovation, including being the first to introduce a 24-hour sanitation operational arrangement, showed that it could achieve ambitious targets when leadership and staff remained focused.
He stated that the year’s agenda would require consistency and discipline, adding that he was committed to achieving his goals and wanted management to do the same.
He said, “I want to achieve my goals,” urging directors and unit leaders to make sure goals were pursued quickly and to match departmental priorities with the larger institutional strategy.
He said that leadership at all levels must reflect the urgency of the public’s expectations and urged department heads to approach 2026 with a problem-solving mindset and joint accountability.
Speaking about the year’s outlook, Mr. Douglas N.K. Annoful, the Assembly’s Coordinating Director, stated that 2026 was anticipated to be a pivotal year for both national and local implementation efforts, emphasising that success would primarily depend on people and the calibre of commitment brought to public service.
In order to support the Assembly’s plans for 2026, the meeting concluded with a call for unity, increased oversight, and a revitalised work ethic.
Source: newsthemegh.com
