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Michael Kpakpo Allotey

Michael Kpakpo Allotey

4th Cohort 2026

Mayor of Accra, Ghana

Accra, Ghana

Michael Kpakpo Allotey ascended the mayoral seat of Ghana’s capital city in May 2025, after a unanimous election as the Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. Prior to his appointment, Hon. Allotey was the Chief Executive Officer of Our God Is Good Real Estate, where he spearheaded key housing initiatives. He held senior management positions, including General Manager of KYG Consultancy and Lubricants, as well as EXOLUBE Company Ltd, overseeing operations and market growth strategies. Earlier in his career, he served as Transport Manager at DIMD Ghana, where he implemented logistics reforms that significantly improved operational efficiency. A committed member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mayor Allotey has served in various party leadership capacities. In 2024, he notably held the position of Director of Operations for the Okaikwei South Constituency, where he played a key role in grassroots mobilisation and constituency coordination, contributing significantly to the NDC’s historic win of the seat the first time in 28 years.