Full Presentation by the Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive, Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, During the 2nd Ordinary Meeting of the 2nd Session of the 9th Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, held on Monday, 27th and Tuesday, 28th October, 2025

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HON. PRESIDING MEMBER,
HON. MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (MPs) PRESENT,
HON. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS,
METROPOLITAN COORDINATING DIRECTOR,
HEADS OF DEPARTMENT, SECTIONS AND UNITS,
FRIENDS FROM THE MEDIA,
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
It is my pleasure to present the report from the second Metropolitan
Authority meeting of the 2nd Session of the 9th Kumasi Metropolitan
Assembly, held on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd October 2025, to
this
August House. The report outlines observations and
recommendations for your consideration and approval.
Furthermore, Authourity thoroughly discussed the Draft 2026 Annual
Action Plan, Composite Budget, Fee Fixing Resolution and Revenue
Improvement Action Plan and recommended same for subsequent review
and approval by this respected Assembly.
1.0. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION SUB-COMMITTEE
1.1. Revenue on Fees
Authourity underscored the need to initiate the process for the
procurement and use of Point of Sale (POS) devices for collection of daily

tolls. There is therefore a need to roll out a training plan to train Revenue
Collectors on the use of the device before the start of the 2026 financial
year.
1.2. Property Rate Collection
It was proposed that property rate collection and billing should be
integrated into the DLREV software system for efficiency and accuracy.
1.3. Counterfeit Tickets
There are some printing houses suspected of being hubs for printing
counterfeit tickets. Management should investigate and sanction printing
houses involved in producing counterfeit KMA tickets.
1.4. Oversight role at the Rattray Park
There is a need to improve administrative oversight to ensure efficiency,
transparency, and accountability to enhance revenue from the park.
1.5. Expenditure on Assets (Projects)
Authourity accentuated the need to prioritize capital expenditure to
motivate public compliance with levy payments.
1.6. Maintenance of Metro Bungalows
It was noted that most of the Assembly’s bungalows are in poor condition.
Authority, therefore recommended that Management develop and
implement a maintenance plan for Assembly bungalows.
1.7. Training workshop for Hon. Members (Appointees)
The Committee emphasized the need for a comprehensive orientation on
the accrual basis of accounting and the International Public Sector
Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

2.0. DEVELOPMENT PLANNING SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
Hon. Presiding Member, the committee deliberated on the following key
development issues;
2.1. Removal of Temporal Structures around the Kumasi Sports
Stadium
The immediate eviction of containers and squatters causing congestion
and safety risks, was recommended. The Works Sub-Committee, in
collaboration with relevant departments and Subin Sub-Metro, should
execute this by the end of November 2025. It was further recommended
that tree planting and landscaping should be done on the cleared land to
improve aesthetics, prevent reoccupation, and promote sustainable urban
development.

2.3 Removal of a Drinking Bar at the Entrance of Bantama L.A.
School
A drinking bar located at the entrance of the Bantama L.A. School is posing
safety and moral risks to pupils and disrupts the school environment.
It was recommended that immediate steps should be taken to remove the
bar and implement measures to prevent future encroachments.
2.4
Eviction of Squatters around the Railways and COCOBOD
Areas
The Committee observed the increasing number of squatters occupying
spaces around the Railway and COCOBOD, near the Asafo Interchange
noting that their presence contributes to slum development, poor
sanitation, and security challenges within those locations
Evict squatters from areas near the Asafo Interchange to address slum
development, poor sanitation, and security challenges. Additionally,
collaborate with relevant departments and security agencies for a humane
process and maintain cleared areas to prevent reoccupation.

3.0. WORKS
The report of the Committee was deliberated as follows;
3.1. Handing Over of PPP Project Site
Hon. Presiding Member, I report to the House that, the Assembly has
successfully handed over site to La Sama Enterprise on 19th September
2025 for the construction of a two-storey commercial building along Fuller
Road at Roman Hill, a PPP project that was earlier approved by the
Assembly.
4.0. JUSTICE AND SECURITY SUB-COMMITTEE
The Justice and Security Sub-Committee report was discussed as follows:
To address the issue of foreign national beggars on the streets of Kumasi,
the following was recommended;
a. Metropolitan Security Council (METSEC) should strengthen
surveillance on major streets and public spaces.
b. Inter-Agency Coordination: Involve the Immigration Service, Social
Welfare, Police, and NCCE to sensitize and repatriate these
individuals.
5.0. REVENUE MOBILISATION SUB-COMMITTEE
The report of the above-mentioned Sub-committee was deliberated upon
as follows;
5.1. Working Visit to the Sub-Metros
The Committee observed inconsistent use of DLRev system, inadequate
data, untimely bill serving, and manual collections.
It was therefore recommended that supervisors should be stationed at
Sub-Metros, staff who fail to use the system should be sanctioned, and
management should address challenges of Sub-metros promptly

5.2. Field Visits to monitor Markets (Adehyea & Acheamfour
Markets)
Hon. Presiding, members observed the use of unauthorized tickets, nonpayment of levies, and unauthorized collectors. Engagement with
ratepayers, withdrawal of unauthorized tickets, prosecution of defaulters,
and improvement of environmental conditions at satellite markets was
recommended.
It is important to note that, these challenges are not different from what
was observed at Alabar market and other satellite markets. The Assembly
must take note of all challenges faced in these markets and address them
in order to improve revenue mobilizations.
5.3. Third Quarter Revenue Performance (All Revenue Centers)
a. Sub-Metro Councils
Of the total revenue target of Seven Million, Two Hundred and Sixty-Two
Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty-Six Ghana Cedis (GH¢7,262,586.00)
for the Sub-Metros, an amount of Five Million, Twenty-Eight Thousand,
and Sixteen Ghana Cedis (GH¢5,028,016.00) was realized. This represents
69.23% of the target, which falls below the third-quarter performance
benchmark of 75%.
The breakdown of performance by Sub-Metro is as follows:
· Subin Sub-Metro achieved 80.53%.
· Bantama attained 72.16%.
· Nyiaeso realized 68.07%.
· Manhyia South gained 58.09% and
· Manhyia North 52.89%.
b. Outsourced Revenue Centers
Out of the total revenue target of Eight Million, Four Hundred and SeventySix Thousand and Forty-Two Ghana Cedis (GH₵8,476,042.00), a total of
Five Million, Six Hundred and Forty Thousand, Three Hundred and Forty

Five Ghana Cedis (GH₵5,640,345.00), representing 66.54%, was

mobilized by the ten (10) outsourced companies.

Out of these ten (10) companies, only four (4) achieved their third-quarter

revenue targets. It is Important to indicate that, Crossbell Logistics &

Towing, Goldprint, Amansia Gh Ltd, Night Collections Services and

KFMUTTMS Ltd failed to achieve their target.

c. Main Office Revenue Collection Centers

Out of the total revenue target of Twenty-Four Million, Eighty-Two

Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty-Four Ghana Cedis

(GH₵24,082,534.00) set for all the main office cost centers, an amount of

Twenty Million, Six Hundred and Thirty-Nine Thousand, Eight Hundred

and Sixty-Seven Ghana Cedis and Twenty Pesewas (GH₵20,639,867.20)

was realized by the nineteen (19) revenue cost centers under the main

office.

However, the Marriage Unit, Central Market, HorseD Project, and BOP

Collection Area could not meet their third-quarter revenue target of 75%.

The Committee also recommended continuous public education, activate

a task force, involve Assembly Members in revenue drives and bill

distribution, sanction underperforming supervisors, and resource the

Noise Control Unit.

d. Engagement with Underperforming Entities

Cross Bell Logistics

The company cited “protocol” interventions by officials. It was

recommended that offenders covered by protocol should pay at least fuel

costs.

ii.

Manhyia North Sub-Metro Council

The Council mentioned over-projection, relocation exercises, and poor

supervision as reasons for their low performance. It was recommended

that a fresh data collection and an enhanced supervisory role from the

main office should be instituted.

iii. Marriage Unit
The following were cited for the low performance
i. Poor publicity campaigns
ii. Competition from adjoining Districts
The Committee recommends that;
i. The Assembly should organize intensive publicity campaigns for the
Unit
ii. Illegal (‘goro’) officers must be identified and appropriate actions
taken against them
iii. They should embark on visits to churches to educate them on the
need to get their business licenses from KMA.
iv. The office of the Marriage Unit should be refurbished and changing
room be provided for users
v. The park should be made available at no cost to those who patronize
the services of the Marriage Unit.
iv. Gold Street – Lorry Park tolls
Although the Company achieved 73.1% it was the target. They cited
competition from other tow companies and a lack of road markings. It was
recommended that Management should enforce stricter monitoring of all
towing companies.
v.
Revenue from Night Collection / Afia Kobi Market
The following challenges exist in the market
 Some ratepayers, particularly vegetable sellers, fail to pay the daily
tolls.
 Poor working conditions in the market.
 Revenue collectors being attacked in the market.
Recommendations:
 Regular sensitization of ratepayers

 Improved working conditions in the market
 City guards should be attached to collectors especially night
collectors.
 Assembly should improve security in the market by providing street
lights in the market.
vi. KFMUTTMS – Street Parking Tolls
During discussions with the representatives from KFMUTTMS, several
issues came up which need to be dealt with by Management extensively.
This has to do with the Companies scope of work and several violations to
the agreement which was entered into by the Assembly with the Company.
Accordingly, the Committee agreed and scheduled a meeting with the
Management to discuss in detail their operations.
e. Awarding Outstanding Revenue Collectors
On the above issue, it was recommended that Management should
implement an awards system for outstanding revenue collectors by yearend to boost morale.
6.0. TRANSPORT SUB-COMMITTEE
Hon. Presiding Member, the report from the above Sub-committee
focused on regulating public transport services.
6.1. Transport Reorganization exercise
The Committee through a field visit to the various transport stations and
terminals within the Metropolis has undertaken the following activities;
a. Transport data collection exercise (Smart transport system)
b. Issuance of Destination Indicator Sticker and assigning of Radio
Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags
c. Collection of Transport Operational Permit fee
d. Transport enforcement activities

6.2. Visit to KMA-BRT Office

A visit to the Bus Rapid Transit Office on 17th October, 2025 revealed that;

a. The office was allocated sixty (60) buses to operate public transport

within the Metropolis however, currently Fifteen (15) buses are

operational. Six (6) buses were burnt, one (1) involved in an accident,

and Thirty-Eight (38) malfunctioning due to faulty parts.

Authourity recommended that the Management of the BRT transport

should be invited to the General Assembly

6.3. General observations

During the period under review, the Transport Sub-Committee observed

an increase in illegal transport activities at the Central Business District

(CBD), non-payment of permits, slow data submission for the smart

transport project, and drivers flouting regulations. Authourity

recommended the ensuing;

a. Arrest drivers and executives charging illegal fares

b. Enforce the use of destination indicator stickers from 3rd November

2025.

c. Assign BRT buses to assist stranded passengers.

d. Adequately resource the enforcement team.

6.4. Achievement

Hon. Presiding Member, the Transport Department made some

significant achievements within the period, which include: an increase in

the renewal of permits with one hundred (148) permits renewed, a 65%

increase in transport data submission for the Smart Transport Project,

One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty-Four (1,964) destination stickers

issued, and successful meetings with union executives.

7.0. EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE
A delegation, which included myself, a section of Management, the
Education Sub-Committee, and the Metro Education Directorate, visited
twelve (12) schools to assess first-hand reports of widespread
encroachment on their lands and properties.
The following recommendations were proposed;
a. School Consolidation & Land Re-allocation:
Asem Cluster: All schools should be consolidated into a single entity due
to declining enrolment (excluding the STEM school). The vacated land
should be re-allocated to Kumasi Technical University.
b. Infrastructure Revitalization:
i.
Amankwatia Cluster: Demolish all abandoned and derelict school
structures. A section of the Amankwatia Library should be
repurposed as an ICT laboratory for the cluster by the next
academic year.
ii.
New Tafo M/A JHS: Construct Store facilities at the rear of the
school.
c. Strategic Land Use & Partnerships
i.
State Boys Junior High School (JSH): Demarcate and construct a
perimeter wall for State Boys JHS. The secured land is to be
divided to establish a soccer academy and part as an extension for
Asanteman Senior High School (SHS). A redundant building at
State M/A JHS is to be converted into a dormitory for the soccer
academy.
ii.
State M/A Primary: Facilitate a partnership where Bantama
Adventist SHS constructs an ultra-modern building for the
primary school, in exchange for a portion of the primary school’s
land for the SHS’s expansion.

d. Proactive Monitoring
Hon. Presiding Member, Authourity further recommended that SubMetros should be tasked to conduct regular monitoring of these and other
at-risk schools and to implement timely interventions to prevent
escalation.
8.0. MARKET, TRADE AND INDUSTRY SUB-COMMITTEE
8.1. PZ Traders
Hon. Presiding Member, the Assembly carried out a demolition exercise
at PZ due to indiscipline, trading unauthorized areas, including access
roads, pedestrian walkway, creating obstruction and safety hazards. I have
tasked the Estate and IT Units to register all traders and issue ID cards or
permits, and develop a database to monitor and regulate market activities.
Authourity recommended;
a. Continuous education and sensitization of traders.
b. Strengthen enforcement through the Assembly’s task force.
c. Engage trader and community leaders to foster compliance and
cooperation.
d. Establish a grievance redress mechanism for conflict resolution.
8.2. The committee paid visits to some companies within the metropolis
a. HSIEHS Recycling Plastic Company
Established in 2010 at Ohwim Amanfrom, the company focuses on plastic
waste collection, sorting, cleaning, shredding, and remolding into pellets
and plastic products example are containers, baskets, kettles and others.

Achievements:

Reduced plastic waste accumulation.

ii.

Created direct and indirect jobs for youth.

iii. Promoted Ghana’s circular economy and sustainable

development.

iv. Trained communities on waste separation.

Challenges:

Frequent power outages from ECG.

ii.

High maintenance and spare part costs.

iii. Low public awareness on waste segregation.

iv. Theft and burglary incidents.

Recommendations:

Government tax incentives or subsidies to support recycling.

ii.

KMA to liaise with ECG to provide a new transformer (pending for

3 years).

iii. Partnership with MMDAs for community-level plastic collection.

iv.

Invest in solar energy systems.

Conduct public sensitization and PPE compliance training for

workers.

b. T & Y Company Ltd

Also established in 2010, the company collects, sorts, and supplies

recycled plastics to local industries but does not recycle itself.

Challenges:

High electricity costs and irregular power supply.

ii.

Limited space for expansion.

iii. Low public awareness and poor waste segregation at source.

Observations:

Unsanitary working conditions.

ii.

Inadequate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs).

Recommendations:

Promote source segregation through MMDAs.

ii.

Provide separate bins for plastics in public spaces.

iii. Intensify public education on recycling.

iv.

Ensure workers use PPEs under supervision by the Environmental

Department.

Conduct regular occupational health and safety training.

c. Akwaaba Drinking Water Company

Produces sachet and bottled water. Initially focused on plastic bottle

production (since 2018), expanded to sachet water in 2022/2023.

Challenges:

High crime rate and theft in the area.

ii.

Poor access roads and drainage.

iii. Frequent burglary due to weak security systems.

iv.

Restriction on night operations due to residential noise

complaints.

Inadequate PPE use among staff.

Recommendations:

Strengthen Security: Collaborate with police, install CCTV,

floodlights, and alarms, and engage private security.

ii.

Improve Roads: KMA should use DRIP equipment to grade roads

and desilt drains.

iii. Enforce Safety Compliance: Environmental Department to

conduct regular safety training.

iv.

Night Production: Introduce soundproofing and negotiate with

EPA and community leaders for limited night operations

9.0. YOUTH & SPORTS SUB-COMMITTEE
The report of the Committee was deliberated upon and the subsequent
recommendation was reached;
9.1. Support to Complete Suspended Sports Clinic
A sports clinic was inaugurated on Monday, 4th August 2025. However,
the program was suspended after only the zones for Bantama and
Nhyiaeso had participated. This was due to the tragic helicopter crash
which occurred on 6th August, which resulted in a period of nation
mourning. May the souls of our dear departed ones continue to Rest in
Peace.
It was recommended that the Assembly provide financial support to
complete the sports clinic for the remaining zones.
10.0. ENVIRONMENTAL SUB-COMMITTEE
10.1. National Sanitation Day (NSD)
The National Sanitation Day has been re-launched by His excellency the
President of the Republic, to consolidate the gains of the NSD there is a
need for Hon. Assembly members to revitalize communal labour in the
various electoral areas. Authourity, therefore emphasized the need for the
enforcement of the Assembly’s laws on communal labour from November
2025 to promote full participation.
11.0 PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECTS.
Hon. Presiding Member, Authourity deliberated on requests from two (2)
from various investors.
11.1.Report on Extension of Operational Period on Various PublicPrivate Partnership (PPP) Projects.
The Assembly received a request from Mr. Edward Asare (Director of
Projects) of KFM Ltd for an extension of his contract due to various
reasons. It was referred to the technical committee of the Public-Private

Partnership of the Assembly, which met the Investor on 16th July and 10th

September 2025.

d. Background – Construction of Multi-Storey Car Park

Project-KHM

The Assembly initially signed an agreement for three (3) years with the

above company in August 2020 to construct a car park at Adum to ease

traffic congestion.

In 2022, the investor requested an additional 3-year extension period,

citing COVID-19 outbreak as contributing to the delay.

Consequently, the request for extension was granted by the Assembly for

another Three (3) years.

e. Findings on the Current request for additional extension of

Contract

The Committee realized that the Investor has invested Fifty-Eight Million

Ghana Cedis (GHC58 million) in the Project and has reached 22% work of

done.

At the time the committee met the Investor, the project, which is a 10

Storey building, was at the 2nd floor, and since the contract expires in

September 2025, the Investor wrote to the Assembly for an additional

extension period.

The mentioned Financial Constraints and Personnel turnover were

reasons for the request for additional years.

f. Recommendations.

The additional three (3) years the Investor is requesting for should

be approved

ii.

Effective Monitoring and Supervision should be embarked upon to

ensure agreed timelines are met.

iii. The investor should be informed that this is his final extension and

failure to comply will lead to the cancellation of the contract.

11.2.Proposed Development of Shops & Fencing of Bantama M/ A

Primary School and State Girls School by La Sama LTD.

13.0.CONCLUSION
Hon. Presiding Member, Hon. Members of Parliament (MPs) Present,
Hon. Assembly Members, Metropolitan Coordinating Director, Heads
of Department, Sections and Units, Friends from the Media, Ladies
and Gentlemen,
This report reflects our collective efforts and commitment to the future of
Kumasi. The task of building a resilient, inclusive, and progressive
metropolis is a collective duty that demands collaboration and a shared
vision for the greater good.
As we move forward, I urge your continued engagement and proactive
participation. Your insights are invaluable as we navigate the complexities
of urban governance. Let us embrace the challenges ahead with courage
and optimism, working together to transform our vision of an equitable,
resilient, and sustainable Kumasi.
With gratitude and unwavering resolve, I hereby submit this report.