Michael Kpakpo Allotey has been unanimously confirmed as the new Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), following a resounding endorsement by Assembly Members during a Special General Assembly Meeting held on Tuesday at the Accra City Hall.

Mr. Allotey secured all 30 valid votes cast, representing 100 per cent, to sail through in an election conducted by the Electoral Commission (EC), surpassing the two-thirds majority required under Section 20 of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936).

Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, who supervised the voting process, in a statement before the voting, called on Assembly Members to uphold their constitutional mandate by confirming the President’s nominee for the position of Metropolitan Chief Executive (Mayor).

She underscored AMA’s strategic importance, describing it as “the centre of Greater Accra,” and urged the members not to let politics hinder progress.

In his acceptance speech, Mr. Allotey thanked Almighty God and expressed his profound appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for appointing him as Mayor. 

“I thank the President for entrusting me, a young man from North Kaneshie, with this responsibility.

It is an honour I do not take lightly,” he said.

Acknowledging the work of his predecessors, the new Mayor pledged to build upon their achievements while drawing from their knowledge and experiences. 

“I now hold the baton as Mayor of Accra. My predecessor has done her part, but it’s my turn today. If I have any misunderstandings, I can seek advice from the many who have come before me, so there is no window for failure,” he affirmed.

Referencing the vision of the President, the new Mayor said, “We are going to restart Accra—starting now,” emphasising that “what God cannot do does not exist.”

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.

“Leadership of this nature demands not only strategic foresight, but also empathy and discipline,” he said.

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, where he led the delivery of over 200 affordable housing units in peri-urban Accra, contributing significantly to job creation and infrastructure development.

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.