The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced plans to begin a revenue enforcement exercise on Monday, June 22, 2026, targeting businesses and property owners with outstanding Business Operating Permit (BOP) fees, property rates and rent obligations.

The assembly said the exercise is aimed at strengthening revenue mobilisation and ensuring compliance with its revenue regulations.

Under the operation, businesses and premises found to be in arrears will be locked up and temporarily shut down until all outstanding payments have been settled.

AMA noted that the exercise will be undertaken by its authorised officers with support from relevant enforcement agencies.

The assembly has therefore urged business operators and property owners who owe fees, rates or rent to settle their debts promptly to avoid interruptions to their activities.

To make payments easier, AMA said property rates can be paid through the shortcode *22255#, while Business Operating Permit fees can be paid via *22233#.

The assembly emphasised that the payment of property rates, permit fees and rent is a legal requirement and a key source of funding for public services, including sanitation, infrastructure development, public health programmes and other metropolitan projects.

It also warned that defaulters may face sanctions under the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) and relevant Assembly by-laws.

AMA called for cooperation from businesses and property owners, stating that effective revenue collection is essential to supporting the development and management of the city.