The Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, has conceded that efforts to clear the streets of prostitution in Kumasi have encountered stronger resistance than anticipated.
Speaking in an interview, the Kumasi Mayor acknowledged that while the Assembly had announced a firm crackdown earlier this year, implementation has proven more complicated than expected.
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“I thought I was strict and tough, but the resistance I’ve faced from these guys has made me rethink my own tough credentials,” he stated. “Honestly, I didn’t expect such pushback. It’s overwhelming.”
According to the KMA boss, the primary resistance has not come from the women involved in street-based prostitution, but from their clients, whom he referred to as “boys.” He suggested that opposition from this group has significantly slowed the enforcement drive.
Earlier this year, the Assembly outlined plans for a special operation targeting both street prostitution and migrant begging, citing concerns that the growing visibility of the activities could damage Kumasi’s image and pose risks to public order.
Mr Boadi identified key commercial and residential areas where the issue has become more pronounced, including Asafo, Ashtown, Ahodwo and Adum. He warned that the situation is evolving beyond a local nuisance into a broader security concern.
“What worries us most is the intelligence pointing to foreign nationals being involved, with signs that some may even be victims of organised cross-border trafficking,” he said.
The KMA chief stressed that the Assembly remains committed to addressing the matter despite the setbacks. He reiterated that Kumasi, often referred to as the “Garden City,” must not become a haven for illegal networks.
“We will not allow prostitution and these illegal networks to flourish in Kumasi, the Garden City. Our task force is ready to start enforcement operations to dismantle these networks and arrest those responsible,” he added.