The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced plans to continue its demolition exercise at the Asafo Interchange and surrounding enclaves on Friday, July 17, as part of efforts to restore order and reclaim public spaces. In a statement issued and signed by the Public Relations Unit on Tuesday, July 14, the Assembly said the exercise will target all persons occupying spaces beneath the Asafo Interchange, behind COCOBOD, and within the Takoradi Flour Mill enclave.

According to KMA, the operation forms part of its ongoing commitment to improve public safety, enforce city bylaws, and rid the area of unauthorized occupation and criminal activities. The Assembly noted that the area has become a hotspot for illegal activities, including prostitution, the sale of hard drugs, and other criminal acts. It warned anyone using the spaces for such purposes to vacate immediately.

A recent inspection and enforcement operation at the site, however, saw KMA officers, city guards, and security personnel come under attack while carrying out their duties. The Assembly has since vowed to continue enforcing the law and ensuring the safety of residents, despite such acts.

All persons who have erected temporary or unauthorised structures within the affected areas have been directed to vacate the premises on or before Friday, July 17. The Assembly also called on any individual or entity claiming lawful authorization or permit to occupy the area to submit relevant documentation to the Works Department of KMA before the close of work on Tuesday, July 14.

Failure to do so will result in the demolition of structures without compensation for lost items or structures. KMA urged all affected persons to comply with the directive to avoid the inconvenience of forceful eviction.

Key Facts

  • The demolition exercise will occur at the Asafo Interchange and surrounding enclaves on July 17.
  • The operation aims to restore order, reclaim public spaces, and target individuals occupying spaces for illegal activities.
  • The area has become a hotspot for illegal activities, including prostitution, the sale of hard drugs, and other criminal acts.
  • KMA officers, city guards, and security personnel came under attack during a recent inspection and enforcement operation.
  • All persons who have erected temporary or unauthorised structures have been directed to vacate the premises on or before July 17.

The demolition forms part of KMA’s continuous efforts to decongest Kumasi and ensure that public lands and infrastructure are used for their intended purposes. It is part of ongoing efforts by the Assembly to improve public safety, enforce city bylaws, and rid the area of unauthorized occupation and criminal activities.