The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA), Hon. Alfred Allotey-Gaisie, has outlined a series of developmental achievements and ongoing projects in the municipality during the “Time with the Media” session organized by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) on Thursday, August 26, 2025.
Addressing the media and other dignitaries, including all 29 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) within the Greater Accra Region, Hon. Alfred Allotey-Gaisie highlighted four key priority areas of focus for the Korle Klottey Municipality — installation of metal gratings, sanitation management, regulation of outdoor advertisements, and streetlight rehabilitation.
On infrastructure, he disclosed that the Assembly has installed over 500 metal gratings along major roads since 2020 to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety. However, he lamented that 124 gratings have been lost to theft and vandalism, while sea-induced corrosion has also shortened their lifespan. He said measures, including community watchdogs and police action, are being adopted to curb the menace.
In the area of sanitation, the MCE revealed that the municipality generates an estimated 272 tons of waste daily due to its high commercial activity. He noted that partnerships with companies such as Zoomlion, Jekora, and informal waste collectors have improved collection efficiency. He further announced the Assembly’s plans to establish buy-back centres, deploy litter taskforces, and adopt rapid response systems to ensure a cleaner environment.
Hon. Allotey-Gaisie also touched on the management of outdoor advertisements, stating that an inspection exercise uncovered several irregularities including non-compliance with national standards. To address this, the Assembly is setting up a Joint Inspection and Enforcement Team in collaboration with the Ghana Standards Authority and the Ghana Advertising Association to regulate and standardize signages.
On street lighting, the MCE reported that a recent inspection of 656 streetlights showed only 210 were functional, with 446 faulty. He announced that Phase One of a rehabilitation project covering major roads such as 28th February Road, Independence Avenue, and Barnes Road has been completed at a cost of GH₵388,974. Phase Two, estimated at GH₵407,470, will target key roads including Ring Road, Oxford Street, and Castle Road. The Assembly also plans to install 1,000 new streetlights in local communities to improve security.
He further highlighted digital innovation in revenue mobilization, noting the successful rollout of CityRevSol, a revenue management software developed in-house by the Assembly. As at August 2025, the Assembly had mobilized GH₵20.4 million, representing 49.13% of its annual IGF target of GH₵41.6 million. Property rate collection alone rose sharply from GH₵3.1 million in 2024 to GH₵12.9 million in 2025, which he attributed to digitalization.
On urban management, the MCE noted that a joint decongestion exercise with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has helped ease traffic congestion in the Central Business District. He assured that the Assembly will continue to monitor and enforce discipline to sustain the gains.
Hon. Allotey-Gaisie commended the Greater Accra Regional Minister and the media for their support in promoting accountability and transparency. He stressed that the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly remains committed to fostering “a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous Greater Accra.”
