As part of efforts to deepen institutional collaboration and promote inclusive governance, the newly confirmed Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA), Hon. Alfred Allotey-Gaisie, has paid a courtesy call on the Member of Parliament for the Klottey Korle Constituency, Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings.
The high-level meeting marked a significant milestone in the Assembly’s renewed effort to build consensus-driven leadership and citizen-focused governance. It was an opportunity for both leaders to affirm their commitment to a shared vision for the municipality’s transformation and prosperity.
Hon. Alfred Allotey-Gaisie was accompanied by key Municipal officials including Mr. Emmanuel Baisie, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Municipal Internal Auditor Felicia Nasangma, Municipal Urban Roads Engineer Patrick Kofi Attipoe, Alex Badu Amoah, the Municipal Development Planning Officer, Nii Ofori-Quaye, Head of Public Affairs and International Relations and Antionette Opoku, Assistant Director.
According to Hon. Alfred Allotey-Gaisie the gesture was a respect and a reaffirmation of the Assembly's readiness to work closely with the office of the Member of Parliament to identify pressing challenges, harmonize development priorities, and jointly implement solutions that benefit all residents of Korle Klottey.
MCE acknowledged the pivotal role played by Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings in the Municipality by championing community development and emphasized that synergy between political, traditional, and civic actors is crucial for the municipality’s growth. “The wellbeing of our constituents is a collective responsibility,” Hon. Alfred Allotey-Gaisie noted. “We are here to build bridges, not walls—bridges that connect policy to people, vision to results, and leadership to lasting impact.”
Mr. Gaisie used the occasion to present his vision of a smart, resilient, and inclusive Korle Klottey—a municipality that leverages innovation, empowers its youth, and prioritizes sustainable development.
He outlined his mission as providing accountable and participatory leadership that optimizes resources and delivers timely, equitable, and impactful services to the people.
His developmental roadmap features the following strategic focus areas:
• Urban Infrastructure Enhancement: Investing in roads, street lighting, drainage, sanitation, and the rehabilitation of public spaces to respond to the evolving needs of a dense urban population.
• Digital Transformation: Rolling out digital platforms to modernize service delivery, improve revenue collection, and increase accessibility and transparency for residents.
• Youth Empowerment and Livelihood Creation: Facilitating job opportunities and entrepreneurship support through skills training, public-private partnerships, and innovation hubs tailored to the municipality’s youth.
• Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action: Implementing green city initiatives, improving waste management, promoting tree planting and clean energy adoption, and enhancing climate resilience across urban communities.
• Citizen Participation and Responsive Governance: Prioritizing citizen engagement through regular town halls, feedback mechanisms, and inclusive decision-making that reflects community needs and aspirations.
