The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has pledged to reset the capital city’s development agenda in alignment with President John Dramani Mahama’s national vision to “reset Ghana”, promising a new era of inclusive, accountable, and transformative leadership.
Speaking at his confirmation ceremony on Tuesday, after securing 100 per cent of the votes cast by the Assembly Members of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Hon. Allotey declared, “We are going to reset Accra—from now. It begins now.”
He re-echoed President Mahama’s broader agenda to “Reset Ghana” and affirmed that Accra would not be left behind in this national renewal effort.
“Today, I hold the baton as mayor of Accra. My predecessor has done her part, but now it’s my turn. There is no window for failure. I will seek guidance from those who came before me and work with every stakeholder to drive meaningful change,” he said.
He thanked Almighty God for the opportunity and expressed deep gratitude to President Mahama for appointing him to lead Ghana’s capital at such a critical time, describing himself as “a young man from North Kaneshie”.
Addressing the gathering in Ga, Hon. Allotey pledged to uphold and honour the cultural heritage of the Ga people, stating that it was fitting to recognise the custodians of the land while reaffirming his commitment to work closely with traditional authorities to ensure development respects the cultural and historical heritage of the city.
Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, who supervised the voting process, in a statement prior to the voting, called on Assembly Members to uphold their constitutional mandate by confirming the President’s nominee for the position of Metropolitan Chief Executive.
She underscored AMA’s strategic importance, describing it as “the centre of Greater Accra”, and urged the members not to let politics hinder progress.
The Council of State representative for Greater Accra and Chairman of the Economic and Social Development Committee, Nene Drolor Bosso Adamtey I, who was present, called for bold and visionary leadership, urging Mr Allotey to tackle the city’s pressing challenges such as sanitation, urban congestion, housing, youth unemployment, and social equity with innovation and integrity.
Mr Allotey is a seasoned entrepreneur, logistics expert, and development-minded politician with over a decade of experience in the real estate, petroleum, and transportation sectors.
Before his appointment, Mr Allotey, an advocate for public-private partnerships, served as CEO of Our God Is Good Real Estate.
He also served in other leadership positions, including General Manager at KYG Consultancy and Lubricants, EXOLUBE Company Ltd, and Transport Manager at DIMD Ghana, where he introduced logistics reforms that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced costs.
Mr Allotey also served as Director of Operations for the Okaikwei South Constituency and held several leadership roles within the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The confirmation ceremony, which took place amidst drumming and jubilation, was attended by Assembly Members, government officials, traditional leaders, party executives, and residents, among others.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
