In a bid to enforce civic responsibility and maintain cleanliness in the city, the Kumasi Mayor, Hon. Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, has taken a firm stance against traders who deliberately refuse to participate in the monthly clean-up exercise.
As part of the city’s sanitation efforts, the Mayor has ordered the closure of shops in the central business district until 2 PM today, November 1, 2025, for traders’ blatant disregard for the clean-up initiative.
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has been working tirelessly to promote a clean and healthy environment in the city.
However, the Mayor expressed disappointment that despite previous warnings and appeals, many traders have chosen not to participate in the clean-up exercise.
To address this issue, the KMA has implemented strict measures, including the closure of non-compliant shops and the arrest of anyone attempting to open their business without permission.
The clean-up exercise, which began at 6 AM today, aims to restore cleanliness and order to the city’s major thoroughfares and market areas. Key locations affected by the temporary closure include:
– Zoo Roundabout through Pampaso to Otumfuo Roundabout
– Otumfuo Roundabout through Acheamfour Market
– MTN Roundabout to St. Louis College
– Otumfuo Roundabout to Dr. Mensah
– Boss FM through Central Market
– Asafo Interchange and Asafo Market area.
– Roman Hill Down through Abobo Station to Alabar.
The KMA has warned that traders who fail to participate in the clean-up exercise will face penalties, including fines.
The Mayor emphasized that the Assembly will not tolerate disobedience and will take all necessary measures to ensure compliance. “If strict measures are not taken against them, traders will not take the sanitation day seriously,” he stated.
The KMA urges all residents, traders, and commercial drivers to participate actively in the clean-up exercise and work together to maintain a clean and healthy environment in Kumasi. The Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and environmentally sustainable city and expects the support of all stakeholders.
By taking a firm stance against non-participation, the Kumasi Mayor aims to promote a culture of civic responsibility and community involvement in maintaining the city’s cleanliness and overall well-being.
