The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has declared that it will launch a large revenue mobilisation drive on Monday, November 10, 2025, to recover all funds outstanding to the Assembly for the fiscal year 2025.
According to a statement issued by the Assembly, the exercise is part of efforts to improve revenue generation and service delivery throughout the city, and it will involve the deployment of a Revenue Mobilisation Task Force to visit business premises, properties, and advertising locations to reconcile bills and collect outstanding payments.
The AMA said that the task force would also verify payments for Business Operating Permits (BOPs), Property Rates, Outdoor Advertising Fees, and Rents, and that ratepayers must provide legitimate payment receipts during the examination.
In order to avoid fines, is recommended that property managers and business owners leave copies of their receipts with caretakers when they are not there.
“The Assembly will not entertain any excuses from defaulters or their agents. All ratepayers are therefore advised to ensure full compliance,” the statement stated.
The AMA revealed that the operation would target all unapproved billboards throughout the city in addition to collecting revenue.
It issued a warning that any billboard discovered to have been erected without the necessary permit would be taken down, and the firms in control would be fined a fee for the removal expenses.
The Assembly noted that the money raised would assist important developmental projects, such as public safety efforts, infrastructure upgrades, and sanitation management, and urged all ratepayers to work with the task group to guarantee a seamless operation.
The statement ended by saying, “The Assembly urges all ratepayers to support this important exercise, as the funds collected will enable the AMA to continue delivering essential services for the benefit of all residents of Accra.”
According to the AMA, anyone looking for bill reconciliation or clarification should get in touch with the Metro Director of Finance at the Assembly’s Head Office.
Source: newsthemegh.com