Since Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, popularly called King Zuba, assumed the mayoralty of Kumasi in April 2025, the city has seen a steady push to curb long‑standing disorder. The KMA has moved into parts of the Central Business District, Asafo, Alabar and the Baba Yara Stadium enclave to remove unauthorised structures and reclaim roads, walkways and other public spaces, a move that has unsettled long‑time traders and kiosk owners alike.
Sanitation has also been a priority. The Assembly has carried out clean‑up exercises, desilted drains and intensified enforcement against indiscriminate dumping. In 2026 the Mayor announced the revival of community sanitation guards, the Nsamansaman, and disclosed that sanitation offenders had already been hauled before the courts. The city’s drainage system, long used as a refuse container, has seen renewed attention with inspections of flood‑prone areas such as Asafo Market and the WAEC drainage corridor.
In January 2026, KMA installed 240 solar‑powered streetlights while repairing defective conventional lights, a move that the Mayor said would enhance security, commerce and confidence. The city has also stepped up security interventions, working with agencies on patrols and police infrastructure improvements.
Public school lands have come under scrutiny after inspections revealed trading, mechanic activities and makeshift accommodation. The Mayor ordered encroachers to vacate, citing the need for proper use of public property. Around Baba Yara Stadium, KMA has introduced standardised prefabricated commercial structures, with plans to regulate container designs and tackle unapproved billboards.
While some traders have criticised the enforcement tactics, the Mayor has clarified that enforcement will follow lawful processes. He has acknowledged that strong leadership does not mean lawless action and that the city will continue to address waste disposal and other structural challenges. The renewed insistence on order reflects a belief that a city works better when somebody appears to be in charge.
What comes next is a continuation of these reforms, with the Mayor promising further inspections and enforcement to keep Kumasi’s streets safe and orderly.
