The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has launched a digital payment platform, enabling residents to pay for business operating permits and property rates using shortcodes 22233# and 22255#, respectively.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to streamline revenue collection, enhance data accuracy, and improve service delivery for citizens and stakeholders.
Key details
- The platform is user-friendly and accessible via basic mobile phones, allowing ratepayers to make payments directly and download receipts and certificates online.
- It supports payments for property rates, market tolls, parking tolls, and commercial signage. Users can check their bills via SMS, a dedicated customer portal, or USSD, with payments accepted through mobile money, bank cards, or banks.
- To address concerns about potential job losses, revenue collectors will be reassigned to roles in enforcement and customer education, assisting businesses in adopting the system and ensuring compliance.
The big picture
The success of a pilot project in the Ashiedu Keteke sub-metro has led to the expansion of the initiative to Ablekuma South and Okaikwei South, ensuring that all three sub-metros benefit from digitalization.
What they’re saying
Mr. Richard Tagoe, Assembly Member for the Korle Bu Electoral Area and Acting Chairman of the Ablekuma South Sub-Metro, expressed support for the new platform, stating it would help the AMA secure its revenue and eliminate leakages caused by corruption.
What’s next
The AMA plans to provide guidance and support for those requiring assistance, ensuring inclusivity in the platform’s implementation.
Source: Ghana News Agency
