The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has approved its 2026 Composite Budget, Annual Action Plan, and Fee-Fixing Resolution during its Second Ordinary Meeting of the First Session of the 9th Assembly.
Chaired by the Presiding Member, Hon. Musah Ziyad, the meeting brought together Assembly Members and Departmental Heads to deliberate on the city’s development priorities for the coming year. The discussions centered on “strengthening governance, improving internally generated funds, and advancing projects,” aimed at making Accra a more sustainable, cleaner, and livable metropolis.
One of the key highlights of the meeting was the approval of the 2026 Composite Budget, which will serve as the Assembly’s financial guide for the upcoming fiscal year. The Assembly also approved the 2026 Annual Action Plan, outlining specific projects and initiatives for implementation across various sectors of the metropolis.
“The budget and action plan mark a significant step toward the realisation of the Assembly’s vision of making Accra a smart, safe, and climate-resilient city that offers decent jobs and shared prosperity for all residents”
AMA
In addition to the budget and plan approvals, members passed the 2026 Fee-Fixing Resolution, a vital revenue strategy designed to strengthen the Assembly’s Internally Generated Funds (IGF) base. The measure seeks to enhance the financial autonomy of the Assembly while enabling it to expand infrastructural and social development initiatives within the metropolis too.
The Head of Planning at the AMA, Mr. Richard Kwame Oduro, made a presentation updating members on the ongoing preparation of the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP).
The MTDP, he explained, will serve as a strategic framework for Accra’s development over the medium term, aligning with national priorities and the Assembly’s overarching mission to promote innovation and sustainable employment through good governance and effective service delivery.
“It is a critical tool that will guide Accra’s developmental path over the next several years, ensuring that our projects are aligned with broader social and economic goals,” Mr. Oduro noted during his presentation.
He added that the plan integrates climate resilience, job creation, and urban renewal as key components of the city’s growth agenda under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama, whose government has prioritised decentralised development and metropolitan empowerment.
Public Support and Collaboration
Speaking to the media after the meeting, the Head of Public Affairs at the AMA, Mr. Gilbert Nii Ankrah, reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to improving public service delivery and fostering a more participatory governance system.
He explained that the approved plans and budgets include targeted interventions in sanitation, environmental management, and infrastructure development. “The Accra we all want can be achieved if we collaborate and work together,” Mr. Ankrah stated.
He appealed to residents to support the Assembly and its leadership under the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, as efforts intensify to maintain cleaner surroundings and enhance the city’s liveability.
The AMA emphasised that community involvement remains essential for sustaining its developmental initiatives and achieving collective progress, as it reiterated its mission to improve the quality of life in the metropolis through “transparent governance, innovation, and best practices that promote inclusive urban development.”
The meeting also covered the confirmation of previous minutes, discussion of matters arising, and presentation of the Executive Committee’s report. These deliberations reflected the Assembly’s continued focus on accountability and efficiency in metropolitan administration.
The Assembly stated that the successful conclusion of the meeting and passage of the key plans signal a renewed momentum in delivering essential services and advancing sustainable urban growth. Established in 1898, the AMA currently comprises 34 members – 20 elected Assembly Members, 10 government appointees, three Members of Parliament with no voting rights, and the Metropolitan Chief Executive.
The Assembly reaffirmed its vision of transforming Accra into a “smart, safe, and climate-resilient city,” reiterating that sustained collaboration between government institutions and residents will be vital to achieving this goal.
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