Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Targets Security, Sanitation, and Roads in New 4-Year Plan
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has unveiled its Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) for 2026–2029, outlining ambitious strategies to address the most pressing challenges facing residents, including security, sanitation, and road infrastructure. The presentation was held on Wednesday, September 11, at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi.
The session brought together Assembly Members, Heads of Departments, Unit Committee Members, and civil society stakeholders. The event was led by the Metro Coordinating Director, Mr. Francis Dwira Darko, who described the plan as a roadmap for Kumasi’s growth and sustainable development over the next four years.
Reviewing Past Progress
Delivering the technical overview, Mr. Charles Kwesi Adjei, Head of the Physical Planning Unit, provided a review of the outgoing 2022–2025 plan, noting both achievements and challenges. He explained that the new MTDP was crafted through extensive needs assessments conducted across twelve town councils, ensuring that community concerns were captured and prioritized.
Key Development Priorities
Through the consultative process, ten priority issues were identified as the most urgent for Kumasi’s progress. 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 emphasized that these priorities reflect recurring challenges residents face daily and represent a consensus among all stakeholders present.
Assembly’s Commitment
Speaking to the media after the presentation, Metro Coordinating Director Mr. Francis Dwira Darko assured residents that their needs would be communicated to relevant state agencies and development partners for urgent action. He further highlighted the Assembly’s responsibility to champion inclusive growth while urging citizens to actively participate in its initiatives.
> “Development is a shared responsibility. When residents maintain clean environments, the Assembly can channel more resources into building schools, roads, and other infrastructure rather than diverting funds to manage sanitation challenges,” Mr. Darko explained.
Building a Better Kumasi
The unveiling of the 2026–2029 Medium-Term Development Plan signals the Assembly’s determination to tackle long-standing issues in a coordinated and results-driven manner. By targeting improvements in security, sanitation, and road networks while also addressing education, job creation, and water access, the KMA hopes to build a safer, cleaner, and more prosperous metropolis.
The event concluded with an open dialogue session where participants expressed strong support for the plan and pledged to collaborate with the Assembly to ensure its successful execution.
