KMA to Crack Down on Sex Workers, Remove Migrant Beggars from Kumasi Streets

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly is poised to launch a comprehensive initiative to address sex work and street begging in the city, aiming to restore order and protect Kumasi’s reputation as the Ashanti Regional capital.

Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, the Chief Executive of the Assembly, noted that the increasing presence of prostitution and street begging poses a threat to Kumasi’s security, social order, and reputation as the Garden City.

In an interview with Nhyira FM, Mr. Boadi expressed concerns about the growing visibility of sex work in several areas of the metropolis, including Asafo, Ashtown, Ahodwo, and Adum. He described the trend as alarming and unacceptable for a city of Kumasi’s status.

According to the KMA Chief Executive, intelligence gathered by the Assembly suggests that a significant number of sex workers are non-Ghanaian nationals, raising concerns about possible human trafficking and organized crime.

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, adding that such activities would not be tolerated.

He warned that the Assembly is determined to restore decency in the city and will take decisive action against those engaged in prostitution and related criminal activities. “Such business is unacceptable and won’t be tolerated in Kumasi. We will act very soon,” he said.

Mr Boadi further revealed that a special task force is being put together to begin operations against prostitution, migrant begging and associated offences. He added that anyone found to be trafficking, facilitating or profiting from the practice would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.