I advocate for structured approaches to street trading- Kumasi Mayor

Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, Kumasi Mayor has further fueled controversy with additional comments pushing for  corporal punishment against traders who fail to comply with  city’s ban on pavement trading. His comments coincide with the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) introduces a congestion relief program designed to address clearing unapproved vendors from the Central Business District.

During and interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu,  on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News, Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi maintained his stance, emphasizing that stricter measures are very important to promote discipline and stability in the city. He criticized previous enforcement efforts involving the police as costly and ineffective, arguing that a more direct approach would yield better results.

He declared that “Depending on the police for The decongestion measures has yielded little results as we spend resources, yet the problem persists. Some traders operate in the middle of roads, cooking and selling food in unhygienic surroundings. This is unacceptable, and I am determined to tackle it decisively.”

The Mayor drew to attention that Kumasi’s growing sanitation and congestion problems demand immediate attention. Although he didn’t specify  whether his approach received backing from the President. Again, he encouraged the public to target long-term outcomes of a cleaner, more organized city.

Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi emphasized that “We must prioritize the end goal: transforming Kumasi into an attractive, investor-friendly hub. A well-structured urban environment is essential for sustainable growth.”