The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KKMA) has outlined its key development initiatives during a briefing session with the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, as part of her working visit to the municipality.
At the heart of the discussions was the Assembly’s newly implemented Digital Payment System, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving revenue collection and eliminating fraudulent practices. The system ensures that from the point of billing to collection, no duplicate payments can be generated, minimizing revenue leakages. According to Assembly officials, the software integrates seamlessly with property databases, allowing residents to verify their property details before making payments. It also features a navigation tool that guides tax collectors directly to properties, ensuring accurate billing.
“With this system, payments can be made through Visa, MasterCard, Mobile Money (MoMo), and other electronic platforms,” an official explained. “People are now paying bills even at 1 AM from the comfort of their homes, making revenue collection more efficient.”
In a bid to enhance sanitation management, the Assembly has engaged Jakura Ventures for door-to-door waste collection, particularly in low-income areas. To tackle improper waste disposal, the Assembly has also implemented an enforcement strategy to ensure compliance. Additionally, it has partnered with recycling firms to process about 10% of the municipality’s recyclable waste.
“We believe in a total sanitation concept,” an Assembly representative stated. “We are responsible for cleaning 16 major streets with internally generated funds, and we have also deployed a drain management team to keep waterways clear.”
The briefing also highlighted the Assembly’s street lighting and maintenance plan. A comprehensive survey is underway to assess the state of streetlights across principal streets, ceremonial roads, and residential communities. Phase One of the project has already identified areas in need of new lighting installations, while Phase Two involves detailed assessments by electrical engineers. Officials assured the Minister that by the coming Friday, data collection would be complete, allowing for the swift awarding of contracts to ensure all principal streets and communities are well-lit.
Turning to market redevelopment, the Assembly revealed plans to modernize local markets. A feasibility study, submitted to the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Local Government, has identified critical challenges, including occasional flooding and poor sanitation. The new market project aims to accommodate up to 6,000 traders, incorporating essential facilities such as a fire station, police post, and green spaces. The project will be developed under a public-private partnership model, with a three-year construction timeline and a 17-year operational period before full transfer to the Assembly.
On land registration, officials emphasized the importance of securing legal documentation for Assembly-owned lands to support infrastructure development and public-private partnerships. A consultant was engaged to conduct searches, verify ownership, and facilitate the acquisition of lease documents. So far, eight out of twelve targeted properties have been successfully registered, including the Assembly’s future office complex at North Ridge. However, challenges remain in acquiring documents for sites such as the Osu Sanitary Station, which is crucial for environmental management.Providing a broader perspective on the Assembly’s progress, officials noted that Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly is among the youngest in Ghana, established in 2019. Despite being in existence for just four years, it has built a strong administrative foundation with a workforce of 410 staff members, including professionals and revenue mobilization officers.
“In this Assembly, we operate like a business—if we don’t generate revenue, we can’t sustain our staff or implement projects,” an official remarked. “That’s why we’ve invested heavily in capacity building, professional training, and institutional development to ensure efficient service delivery.”
The Assembly has also introduced an Electoral Area Development Fund, providing each Assembly Member with GHC 50,000 as seed funding for community projects, mirroring the MPs’ Common Fund. Additionally, efforts are underway to establish two sub-metro council offices to strengthen local governance.
Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo commended the Assembly for its proactive approach in leveraging technology for revenue collection, improving sanitation, and developing infrastructure. She assured them of her support, particularly in addressing challenges related to land registration and market redevelopment.
As the visit concluded, it was evident that the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly is setting a benchmark for urban governance, blending technology, infrastructure planning, and community engagement to drive sustainable development.
