Kumasi Mayor’s Surprise Tour Targets Sanitation, Encroachment, and Road Repairs in City Cleanup Drive
Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, the Mayor of Kumasi, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the Ashanti Regional capital through decisive leadership, hands-on supervision, and swift enforcement of the city’s development agenda.
Since assuming office in May, the Mayor has implemented several measures aimed at restoring order and improving urban life. These include the decongestion of the Central Business District (CBD), enforcement of approved transport fares, protection of public school lands from encroachers, and spot repairs on pothole-ridden roads, particularly within the CBD. Maintenance of traffic lights, easing traffic flow on busy roads, and other targeted interventions have also been undertaken.
Although he acknowledges that Kumasi’s sanitation challenges remain daunting—especially with the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) carrying a debt portfolio of over GH¢120 million—there have been notable improvements. One key intervention underway is the construction of a buffer welded mesh in the WAEC drainage to separate solid waste from liquid waste, reducing the risk of flooding in communities along the drainage during heavy rains. For years, residents in these areas have suffered devastating floods due to solid waste blockage in the drainage system.
Determined to ensure that his directives are fully implemented and challenges addressed without bureaucratic delays, Hon. Ofori-Agyeman Boadi embarked on a surprise inspection tour on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The aim was to gain firsthand insight into the current state of specific locations after various measures had been introduced under his leadership.
The tour took him to the Abinkyi thoroughfare road, Adehyee Market, Apagyafie Intersection, and the Alaba drainage.
At Abinkyi, the Mayor confronted a situation where Tonket Company Limited had blocked a thoroughfare road. He demanded the company’s structural permits and other necessary documentation for review by Monday, warning that failure to comply would result in the immediate removal of the blockade to restore public access. He cited the Local Governance Act of 2016, Act 936, which prohibits physical development without prior written approval from the District Spatial Planning Authority.
Moving to Adehyee Market, the Mayor observed a troubling scene where poor drainage had caused an overflow of waste, eroding a section of the road. He directed that traders operating on the slabs and pavement from the MTN intersection to Adehyee Market be temporarily relocated for a day to allow engineers to conduct a full drainage assessment. The Transport Engineer, Nana Atta Poku, recommended that the damaged stretch of road be scarified and its base rebuilt to prevent further deterioration.
Throughout the tour, the Mayor’s presence was felt not only as an administrator but as a field leader ready to take tough decisions. While significant progress has been made in restoring sanity and order, he acknowledged pockets of challenges and instructed his operational team to resolve them within set timelines.
Accompanying him on the tour were the Metro Coordinating Director, Mr. Francis Dwira Darko, selected heads of departments and units, security operatives, and metro guards, all of whom pledged their full support to ensure the directives are carried out without compromise.
Hon. Ofori-Agyeman Boadi’s proactive approach, visible presence on the ground, and readiness to enforce the law have sent a clear message that his administration is focused on delivering a cleaner, safer, and better-organized Kumasi for residents and visitors alike.
