The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has officially unveiled its Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) for 2026–2029, setting out strategic interventions to address critical socio-economic challenges facing the metropolis. The presentation took place on Wednesday, September 11, at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi.
The well-attended gathering brought together Assembly Members, Heads of Departments, Unit Committee Members, civil society representatives, and other stakeholders. Leading the Assembly’s delegation was the Metro Coordinating Director, Mr. Francis Dwira Darko, who underscored the importance of inclusive development planning in transforming Kumasi.
Reviewing the Outgoing Plan
In his presentation, Mr. Charles Kwesi Adjei, Head of the Physical Planning Unit, provided an overview of the Assembly’s 2022–2025 development plan, outlining successes and gaps that informed the new framework. He explained that the new 2026–2029 plan was formulated through broad-based consultations across twelve town councils, with extensive community input to ensure the plan reflects the real needs of residents.
Ten Key Development Priorities
The participatory process resulted in the identification of ten pressing issues that have consistently confronted the Kumasi Metropolis and demand urgent attention. These are:
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 noted that these priorities were unanimously endorsed by stakeholders, highlighting the shared commitment to tackling persistent challenges in a coordinated and sustainable manner.
Commitment from Leadership
Speaking to the media after the presentation, Metro Coordinating Director Mr. Francis Dwira Darko reaffirmed the Assembly’s dedication to addressing the outlined challenges. He assured residents that their concerns would be conveyed to relevant agencies and development partners for implementation support.
Mr. Darko further called on the public to actively engage in Assembly programs, stressing that community ownership was essential for the success of the plan. He also cautioned against poor sanitation practices, lamenting that scarce resources are often diverted from development projects to deal with indiscriminate waste disposal.
“When residents maintain clean surroundings, it allows the Assembly to focus more on building schools, roads, and other infrastructure rather than spending heavily on cleaning up avoidable filth,” he stated.
Inclusive Growth and Sustainability
The unveiling of the 2026–2029 Medium-Term Development Plan signals KMA’s resolve to promote inclusive growth, enhance infrastructure, improve service delivery, and uplift the quality of life of Kumasi residents. By focusing on security, sanitation, job creation, and social services, the Assembly hopes to address the most pressing needs of the metropolis over the next four years.
The event concluded with an open forum, where participants expressed their support for the plan and pledged to work closely with the Assembly to ensure its successful implementation.
