The newly elected Unit Committee Members of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly(AMA) have been sworn into office by Her Ladyship Dr Bridget Kafui Anthonio-Apedzi, a Justice of the High Court, pledging to serve their communities diligently and uphold the principles of good governance.

The Unit Committee members numbering 100, took their oaths of office and secrecy on Thursday at the Accra City Hall in the presence of dignitaries, community leaders, and residents. 

Addressing the gathering, the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Elizabeth Kwatsoe Sackey commended the newly elected members for their commitment to public service. He reminded them of the weight of the responsibility entrusted to them. 

She highlighted the significance of the event as part of the decentralisation framework, emphasising the crucial role of unit committees in complementing the work of the councils at the grassroots level.

Mayor Sackey touched on the importance of citizen engagement in local governance. He called for collaboration among unit committees, sub-district councils, and various stakeholders for effective decision-making and development, including chiefs, opinion leaders, and community members. 

Citing the Legislative Instrument 1967, the Mayor outlined the specific responsibilities of Unit Committee members, including supervising Assembly staff, revenue collection, project implementation, sanitation initiatives, and birth and death registration. 

The Mayor announced plans to provide identification cards to all Unit Committee Members, a first-time initiative in the history of the Assembly. 

She expressed confidence in the members' ability to fulfil their responsibilities and assured them of her office's support for collaborative efforts in developing the Accra Metropolis.

She reiterated the government's commitment to promoting e-governance to enhance transparency and accountability in community projects.