The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has held the Second Ordinary Meeting of the First Session of the 9th Assembly.

The meeting, which took place on Friday, 24th October 2025, at the Omanye Aba Hall, was attended by Assembly Members and Departmental Heads.

Chaired by the Presiding Member, Hon. Musah Ziyad, the meeting focused on critical plans for the metropolis' development in the coming year. The agenda, as outlined in the pre-meeting summons, included several key items central to the city's governance.

A major highlight was the presentation and subsequent approval of the 2026 Composite Budget, which will serve as the Assembly's financial blueprint for the upcoming fiscal year. Alongside this, members also deliberated on and approved the 2026 Annual Action Plan, which details the specific projects and initiatives to be undertaken.

In a move to bolster its Internally Generated Funds (IGF), the Assembly also considered and gave approval to the 2026 Fee-Fixing Resolution, a crucial measure aimed at revenue improvement.

Further to these approvals, the meeting featured a presentation by the Head of Planning at the AMA, Mr. Richard Kwame Oduro, providing an update on the status of the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) preparation.

 This strategic document is expected to guide the medium-term development direction of Accra, aligning with the broader goal of "Making Accra a Smart, Safe, and Climate-Resilient City that offers decent jobs and shared prosperity for all residents".

Other standard agenda items included the confirmation of the minutes from the previous meeting, a discussion of matters arising from those minutes, and the presentation of the Executive Committee's report.

The successful conclusion of the meeting, with the passage of these essential plans, marks a significant step forward in the AMA's agenda for governance and public service delivery in the capital for the 2026 fiscal year with the mission of improving the quality of life in the Accra Metropolis by promoting sustainable employment through innovation and best practices, delivering essential services effectively, and ensuring transparent and accountable governance.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the meeting, Head of Public Affairs at the AMA, Mr. Gilbert Nii Ankrah,  said the Assembly, as part of its commitment to enhance development in the city, has identified some strategic projects that will be started or completed in the coming years.

He called on residents of the city to support the Assembly, led by the Mayor of Accra,Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey as it continues to put in place measures to make the city cleaner and liveable.

"The Accra we all want can be achieved if we collaborate and work together," he averred.

The AMA was established in 1898 and is currently constituted with a membership of 34. This includes 20 elected Assembly members, 10 government appointees, three Members of Parliament with no voting rights and the Metropolitan Chief Executive.