The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has prosecuted and fined 26 individuals between GHS1,200 and GHS1,440 each for indiscriminate littering and illegal waste disposal at unauthorised sites.
The offenders were apprehended during targeted, early-morning and late-night surveillance operations designed to curb persistent sanitation offences across the metropolis.
They were subsequently convicted by the Prempeh Assembly District Court.
The crackdown was disclosed by the Chief Executive of the KMA, Hon Ofori Agyemang Boadi, popularly known as “King Zuba,” during an Assembly meeting today, Monday 25th May 2025.
The Behavioural Challenge
Delivering his Sessional Address during the 1st Ordinary Meeting of the 3rd Session of the 9th Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, he highlighted public behaviour as the single greatest obstacle to achieving a clean city.
While acknowledging that the metropolis has made notable strides in waste management, he lamented that deep-rooted habits continue to sabotage these gains.
“While significant progress has been made, behavioural change remains the most persistent and difficult challenge confronting the Assembly,” the KMA Boss stated. “Indiscriminate littering and the illegal disposal of waste at unauthorised sites continue to undermine sanitation efforts.”
Next Steps for the Assembly
To sustain this momentum, the Kumasi Mayor committed to a multi-pronged strategy aimed at fostering long-term environmental cleanliness.
Mr Boadi announced that the Assembly will continue to strengthen its monitoring and enforcement regimes, particularly during off-peak hours when illegal dumping is most prevalent.
Alongside strict enforcement, he said the KMA has planned to intensify public education campaigns and collaborate closely with local stakeholders to cultivate a lasting culture of environmental responsibility among residents.