The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has earned the backing of key stakeholders following the presentation of its Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) for 2026–2029, which outlines strategies to address critical challenges facing the metropolis. The plan was unveiled on Wednesday, September 11, at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi.
The event brought together Assembly Members, Heads of Departments, Unit Committee Members, and representatives of civil society organizations. The Metro Coordinating Director, Mr. Francis Dwira Darko, led the Assembly’s delegation, underscoring the MTDP as a vital blueprint for development planning, resource allocation, and community-driven growth.
Assessing Past Performance
In his presentation, Mr. Charles Kwesi Adjei, Head of the Physical Planning Unit, reviewed the 2022–2025 plan, identifying areas of progress and gaps that informed the new framework. He explained that the 2026–2029 plan was developed after comprehensive needs assessments across twelve town councils, ensuring that community perspectives were fully integrated into the Assembly’s strategy.
Ten Critical Priorities
The participatory consultations identified ten pressing issues to be addressed within the four-year period:
1. Security
2. Education
3. Roads
4. Toilet Facilities
5. Markets
6. Sanitation and Waste Management
7. Employment
8. School Infrastructure
9. Water Supply
10. Sub-Structure Governance
Mr. Adjei stressed that these issues reflect both the everyday struggles of residents and the long-term development aspirations of the metropolis.
Commitment to Implementation
Speaking after the session, Metro Coordinating Director, Mr. Francis Dwira Darko, assured stakeholders that the Assembly is committed to working closely with state agencies and development partners to implement the plan. He also emphasized the importance of community involvement in sustaining progress.
> “Development is not the sole duty of government institutions; it requires active collaboration with our people. If residents maintain cleaner environments, we can dedicate more resources to schools, roads, and markets rather than using them to solve sanitation problems,” Mr. Darko stated.
Strong Stakeholder Support
Stakeholders at the presentation expressed strong endorsement of the MTDP, praising the Assembly’s inclusive approach and its focus on the most pressing needs of Kumasi residents. Many participants pledged their support to ensure the plan achieves its objectives, particularly in improving infrastructure, enhancing service delivery, and creating opportunities for jobs and entrepreneurship.
A Roadmap for Inclusive Growth
The endorsement of the 2026–2029 plan marks an important milestone in Kumasi’s development agenda. With security, sanitation, and infrastructure at the heart of the strategy, the KMA is laying the groundwork for a safer, healthier, and more prosperous metropolis.
