KMA plans to enforce measures against sex workers and eliminate migrant beggars from the streets of Kumasi.
KMA plans to enforce measures against sex workers and eliminate migrant beggars from the streets of Kumasi.
The Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, has disclosed that the Assembly is preparing to launch a major crackdown on sex workers operating in the city and to remove migrant beggars from the streets.
He described the growing presence of both groups as a threat to the image, security, and social order of Kumasi.
Speaking on Nhyira FM, Mr Boadi expressed deep concern about the increasing visibility of prostitution in several parts of the metropolis.
“The increasing presence of prostitution in Asafo, Ashtown, Ahodwo, Adum, and other areas of the city is worrying,” he said.
According to the KMA Chief Executive, intelligence gathered by the Assembly suggests that many of the sex workers are not Ghanaian nationals. This, he noted, raises serious concerns about possible human trafficking and the involvement of organised criminal networks.
“Intelligence suggests that a significant number of those involved are non-Ghanaian, with some individuals allegedly trafficking them into the country for sex work,” Mr Boadi stated.
He warned that such activities would no longer be tolerated in the Ashanti Regional capital, stressing that the Assembly is determined to restore order and decency in the city.
“Such business is unacceptable and won’t be tolerated in Kumasi, the Garden City. We will take action to address the situation very soon,” he cautioned.
The KMA boss further revealed that a special task force is being prepared to begin operations aimed at clamping down on prostitution and related activities. He added that anyone found to be involved in trafficking or facilitating the practice would be arrested and prosecuted.
In addition to tackling prostitution, Mr Boadi announced that the Assembly is also taking steps to address the growing number of migrant beggars on the streets of Kumasi.
He disclosed that the KMA is collaborating closely with the Ghana Immigration Service to identify and remove non-Ghanaian beggars from the metropolis.
“We’re working hand-in-hand with Ghana Immigration to remove migrant beggars from the streets of Kumasi,” he added.
The move, he explained, forms part of broader efforts to improve sanitation, security, and public order within the city.
The KMA Chief Executive emphasised that the Assembly’s actions are aimed at protecting the reputation of Kumasi and ensuring that residents and visitors feel safe.
Stakeholders have welcomed the announcement, noting that persistent street begging and open prostitution have become increasingly visible challenges in parts of the city.
Mr Boadi assured residents that the Assembly would intensify efforts to make Kumasi cleaner, safer, and more orderly, in line with its long-standing status as the “Garden City” of Ghana.
