The Mayor of Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Hon. Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, has taken a bold step to address the pressing issue of filth and sanitation in the city.
In a bid to promote environmental cleanliness and sanitation, the mayor personally led a clean-up exercise in the Central Business District (CBD) on November 1, 2025.
Expressing concern over the deplorable state of the environment, particularly the choked gutters, Mayor Ofori lamented the lack of civic responsibility among residents and traders.
He noted that despite efforts to clean the city, the environment quickly becomes dirty again, with traders and residents contributing to the problem.
“You’ll make the environment clean and safe later with few minutes both traders and residents will comeback and make the place dirty again,” he said, highlighting the need for a change in behavior.
The clean-up exercise, which focused on key areas, including: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 aims to restore cleanliness to the metropolis and promote a healthier environment for residents.
The mayor’s efforts are part of a broader initiative to promote environmental cleanliness and sanitation in Kumasi.
Hon. Ofori Agyemang Boadi emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in maintaining a clean environment, stating that “it is not only the duty of the Assembly, but every citizen who desires to see Kumasi become a clean, safe, and modern city must play their part.”
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has urged residents, traders, and transport operators to participate actively in the clean-up exercise and to adopt responsible waste disposal habits.
The Assembly has also warned that it will strictly enforce sanitation by-laws, with enforcement teams set to arrest and prosecute offenders.
The city-wide clean-up exercise is a significant step towards promoting a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Kumasi.
The mayor’s leadership and commitment to environmental cleanliness are commendable, and it is expected that residents will heed the call to action and work together to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
