The Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has presented a comprehensive report during the 2nd Ordinary Meeting of the 2nd Session of the 9th KMA on October 27-28, 2025, highlighting crucial observations and recommendations aimed at fostering growth and addressing challenges within the metropolis.
Financial and Administrative Focus.
The Finance & Administration Sub-Committee emphasized strategic measures including the adoption of Point of Sale (POS) devices for toll collection, slated for implementation before the 2026 financial year.
Integration of property rate collection into the DLREV software was proposed for enhanced efficiency.
Hon. Boadi also called for investigations into *counterfeit ticket production, underscoring the need for stringent oversight at revenue-generating facilities like *Rattray Park.
Development Planning Initiatives.
Key actions recommended by the Development Planning Sub-Committee include eviction of squatters around the Kumasi Sports Stadium by November 2025 end, coupled with tree planting and landscaping for sustainability.
Removal of a drinking bar at Bantama L.A. School to mitigate safety and moral risks.
Addressing slum development and security concerns near Railway and COCOBOD areas via squatter eviction.
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Milestone.
KMA handed over a site to La Sama Enterprise on September 19, 2025, for constructing a two-storey commercial building along Fuller Road, Roman Hill, reflecting collaborative development efforts.
Security and Justice.
The Justice and Security Sub-Committee advocated for strengthened METSEC surveillance and inter-agency collaboration to address issues like foreign national beggars on Kumasi streets, involving bodies such as Immigration and Police services.
Revenue Mobilization Efforts.
Sub-Metro Councils realized GH¢5,028,016 (69.23% of target), with variability across sub-metros.
– Outsourced Revenue Centers mobilized GH¢5,640,345 (66.54% of target); four of ten companies met third-quarter targets.
– Recommendations included *public education drives, task force activation*, and involving Assembly Members in revenue enhancement.
Transport Sector Reforms.
The Transport Sub-Committee reported on transport reorganization* efforts involving data collection, Destination Indicator Stickers, and RFID Tags. Challenges like illegal CBD transport activities and BRT operational constraints (15/60 buses functional) were noted, prompting enforcement recommendations.
Education and Infrastructure Synergy
Visits to 12 schools spotlighted encroachment issues; proposals encompassed school consolidation (Asem Cluster), infrastructure upgrades, and strategic land-use partnerships* to safeguard educational assets.
Market and Trade Oversight.
Following a PZ Traders demolition exercise, KMA stressed trader sensitization, enforcement, and database development for regulated market activities. Visits to companies like HSIEHS Recycling highlighted challenges and opportunities in *plastic waste management and sustainable practices.
Hon. Boadi’s report encapsulates KMA’s multifaceted approach toward addressing urban challenges, enhancing revenue, and promoting development in Kumasi, aligning with broader aspirations for metropolitan progress.
