In a significant step towards strengthening the governance and administration of Ghana’s largest commercial hub, the Governing Board of the Kejetia City Market Limited (KCML) has been officially inaugurated today.
The inauguration marks a renewed commitment by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and key state institutions to ensure effective management, accountability, and sustained development of the Kejetia City Market, a vital economic centre that serves thousands of traders and shoppers daily.
Kejetia City Market, widely regarded as the heartbeat of commerce in Kumasi and the Ashanti Region, continues to play a central role in Ghana’s informal and formal trading economy. The reconstitution of the Board is therefore expected to enhance operational efficiency, promote investor confidence, and improve the overall welfare of traders within the market enclave.
The newly inaugurated Board is chaired by the Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, whose appointment signals the Assembly’s resolve to provide strong leadership and strategic direction for the market’s growth and sustainability.
The Mayor, in his remarks, underscored the importance of Kejetia City Market as a pillar of Kumasi’s economic identity and reiterated the need for collaborative governance to address emerging challenges and maximize opportunities within the market.
He urged Board members to approach their duties with integrity, dedication, and a shared vision of making Kejetia not only a commercial powerhouse but also a model of modern market management in West Africa.
The reconstituted Management Board brings together representatives from traditional authority, central government ministries, market leadership, and legal administration. Members include:
Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi – Chairman (Mayor of Kumasi)
Francis Dwira Darko – Metro Coordinating Director, KMA
Oheneba Owusu Afriyie – Vice Chairman (Otumfour Appagyahene / Manhyia Representative)
Osman Sana – Representative, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
Anthony Dzadzra – Representative, Ministry of Finance
Dr. Benjamin Dwomoh – Kejetia Representative
Nana Evelyn Serwaa Boadu – Central Market Representative (Ntoma Hemaa)
Lawyer Patrick Adu Poku – Metro Solicitor / Secretary
The diverse composition reflects a broad-based approach to market governance, ensuring that the interests of traders, traditional leadership, and government are all represented at the highest decision-making level.
EXPECTATIONS AND PRIORITIES
With the market’s strategic importance to the local and national economy, the Board is expected to focus on critical areas such as:
Improved sanitation and waste management
Enhanced security and safety within the market
Trader welfare and dispute resolution mechanisms
Transparent revenue mobilization and financial accountability
Maintenance of infrastructure and modernization efforts
Strengthening partnerships for investment and expansion
Stakeholders anticipate that the Board’s work will contribute to making Kejetia City Market more organized, business-friendly, and resilient in the face of urban growth pressures.
The inauguration of the KCML Board also aligns with the Ashanti Region’s broader development agenda, emphasizing good governance, urban renewal, and economic transformation.
Kejetia remains a symbol of Kumasi’s commercial strength, and with renewed leadership, the market is poised for a new chapter of progress and stability.
As Kumasi continues its journey toward becoming a modern, well-managed metropolitan city, the successful administration of Kejetia City Market will remain central to that vision.
