The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has issued a final reminder to owners of unauthorized structures situated around the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi to remove their structures before the scheduled demolition exercise on Monday, April 6, 2026.
In a press release issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Assembly, KMA management reiterated its commitment to restoring order and improving the aesthetic value of the stadium enclave by removing all illegal and undesirable structures in the area.
The statement referred to an earlier press release dated February 5, 2026, which announced an extension of the initial demolition deadline to allow affected persons additional time to vacate the area. The extension followed appeals made during a meeting of the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC), where some traditional and political leaders requested more time for the affected persons to relocate their structures.
Among those who appealed for the extension were Nana Adu Mensah Asare, Nana Baffour Kofi Atobra and the Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene. Their request, made during the REGSEC meeting held on February 4, 2026, was accepted by the Assembly in order to give affected traders and occupants ample time to prepare for the exercise.
Despite the extension granted, the KMA has stressed that the demolition exercise will proceed as scheduled and that the decision to sanitize the surroundings of the stadium remains non-negotiable. Management of the Assembly therefore urged all owners of the affected structures to voluntarily remove them before the April 6 deadline to avoid any inconvenience during the demolition exercise.
The Assembly also addressed reports that some individuals are allegedly collecting money from affected persons under the pretext of delivering it to the Mayor in exchange for protection from the demolition exercise.
According to the statement, certain elements within the public have been demanding an amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH₵1,500) from occupants of the structures, claiming the money would be handed over to the Mayor to halt or influence the exercise.
KMA categorically denied any involvement in such activities, stating that neither the Mayor nor the Assembly has authorized anyone to collect money on their behalf.
“The Assembly wishes to state without equivocation that no such money has been received and will not be entertained by the Mayor or the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly,” the statement emphasized.
KMA management therefore cautioned affected persons and the general public to disregard such claims and to refrain from paying money to any individual or group making such demands.
The Assembly further appealed to all affected persons to cooperate with the authorities to ensure a peaceful and orderly exercise when the demolition begins. It expressed confidence that the cooperation of residents, traders and other stakeholders will help facilitate a smooth process aimed at improving the environment and maintaining the integrity of the stadium surroundings.
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly reaffirmed that the exercise forms part of broader efforts to maintain order, enhance sanitation and protect the structural and visual integrity of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium area, which remains one of the most important sporting and public landmarks in Kumasi.
