AMA to name streets and properties

Mr. Samuel Addokwei Addo, Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive, says a byelaw on street naming and the assembly has drafted property numbering for approval.

The law, which is expected to be mandatory by 2001, will provide for naming all streets and providing numbering plates for all properties. Mr. Addokwei Addo, who announced this during the election of the presiding member of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), explained that numbering plates would be issued and affixed solely by the AMA and the cost borne by the property owner. He said it would be an offence for any property owner to affix his or her own numbering plates, without the written consent and authority of AMA. Mr. Emmanuel C. Kotey, Presiding Member, retained his position with an overwhelming majority of 78 out of the 81 votes cast. He will serve another two-year term.

Initially, members of the Assembly decided not to go through the normal election process because he was unopposed but Mr. Isaac Adjovu, Metropolitan Co-ordinating Director who chaired the function, insisted that the election be conducted to ensure that the right thing was done. Mr. Kotey thanked them for the confidence reposed in him and asked for their co-operation to move the assembly forward.