The Mayor of Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly [KMA], Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has reported significant progress across governance, revenue mobilisation, sanitation, security and urban development, describing the past year as one of “transformative growth and deliberate reforms.”
Delivering his Sessional Address at the 1st Ordinary Meeting of the 3rd Session of the 9th Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly held at the Prempeh Assembly Hall, the MCE outlined major achievements recorded since assuming office in April 2025.
Hon. Ofori-Agyeman Boadi expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for the confidence reposed in him, and acknowledged the continued support of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and traditional authorities toward the development of the metropolis.
The MCE said the Assembly had strengthened grassroots governance by reconstituting Town and Sub-Metropolitan District Councils and overseeing the election of their chairpersons in line with local governance laws.
To improve legislative and oversight functions, capacity-building workshops were organised for Assembly Members. The Assembly also intensified public engagement through community forums and town hall meetings held in Moshie Zongo and at the Prempeh Assembly Hall, with plans to extend similar engagements to all sub-metros to ensure broader citizen participation.
On corporate communication, Hon. Boadi noted a deliberate shift from “a posture of silence to one of active, strategic storytelling.”
The KMA has institutionalised quarterly “State of Kumasi” press briefings, monthly electronic newsletters, weekly radio programmes, and community information campaigns to improve transparency and responsiveness.
Addressing legal and administrative reforms, the MCE said strict adherence to due process had helped the Assembly avoid substantial financial losses through successful negotiation and settlement of inherited judgment debts.
On security, he acknowledged a rise in street robbery and theft in parts of the city but assured residents that police patrols had been intensified in identified hotspots. The Assembly is also working with stakeholders to rehabilitate dilapidated police posts and improve visibility across the metropolis.
To restore order in the Central Business District, sustained decongestion exercises were carried out in Bantama Market, Kejetia, and surrounding areas to improve pedestrian movement. About 240 solar-powered streetlights and 600 conventional streetlights have been installed and maintained at strategic locations to enhance night-time security.
The Assembly is also collaborating with the Regional Security Council and the Ghana Immigration Service to address concerns over street begging and open prostitution involving foreign nationals.
Comprehensive fire safety audits were conducted in major commercial centres to identify hazards and prevent outbreaks.
Following enforcement exercises with the Ghana National Fire Service, traders dealing in highly combustible chemicals at Kumasi City Market have been relocated to the Race Course Market.
On flooding, Hon. Boadi reported a reduction in incidents despite heavy rains during the year. Extensive desilting was carried out in flood-prone areas including Airport Roundabout, Moshie Zongo, Akwatia Line, Ahodwo Nhyiaeso, Atafoa, and Duase.
The Assembly recorded an overall revenue performance of 80.57% for the 2025 fiscal year, mobilising GH¢102.8 million out of a projected GH¢127.7 million.
Internally Generated Funds [IGF] exceeded expectations, with GH¢42.7 million collected against a target of GH¢39.8 million, representing a 7.35% overperformance.
The MCE attributed the growth to improved supervision, digital revenue systems, stakeholder engagement, and intensified monitoring.
He added that the electronic billing system introduced in 2026 had enhanced transparency, reduced leakages, and strengthened voluntary compliance among businesses.
However, Hon. Boadi raised concern over rising expenditure on sanitation management, which he said was consuming a substantial portion of the Assembly’s budget and limiting investment in capital projects.
Reaffirming the Assembly’s priorities, the MCE pledged to adopt sustainable sanitation strategies, improve urban infrastructure, and leverage technology-driven systems to enhance governance and service delivery.
“Kumasi’s progress depends on deliberate reforms, inclusive engagement, and disciplined management of resources,” he said.
“We remain committed to building a cleaner, safer, and more responsive metropolis for all residents.”
