{
  "id": 12191407,
  "title": "Property Rate Payment System to become electronic – Ayariga",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/property-rate-payment-system-to-become-electronic-ayariga",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T16:51:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/property-rate-payment-system-to-become-electronic-ayariga/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga announced plans to transition the property rate payment system to an electronic format. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on October 5, 2026, Ayariga stated that the government aims to eliminate cash payments and enable property owners to make payments via mobile money platforms and electronic bank transfers. This new system is part of broader efforts to enhance property rate collection and provide Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies with additional resources to deliver essential services.\n\nAyariga highlighted the shortcomings of the existing property rate system, which included inefficiencies, inconvenience, and instances of corruption. He noted that some funds were diverted away from their intended purpose of serving property owners. The new electronic payment system will involve modes such as MTN MoMo or other mobile money platforms, as well as electronic bank transfers. Rather than using force, the government intends to encourage property owners to adopt the new system through persuasion.\n\nAyariga emphasized that property owners would be more inclined to pay their rates when tangible improvements in their communities are evident, such as enhanced road infrastructure, improved drainage systems, and increased greenery. The government is also focusing on ensuring fair property valuations as part of the plan.",
  "summary": "By Ashiadey Dotse Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, says the government is preparing to introduce a centrally controlled system which will require property owners to pay their property rates electronically. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on Monday, October 5, 2026, Mr. Ayariga said the new system would end cash […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Property rate payment system to become electronic",
    "Minister Mahama Ayariga announced plans on October 5, 2026",
    "Encouraging adoption through community improvements"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}