The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has issued a final warning to property owners, developers, contractors, and construction companies against using public roads, pavements, drains, road reservations, and other public spaces for construction activities or storing building materials. This warning comes after the Assembly observed an increasing practice among some developers and contractors of placing materials on public roads and pavements.
The KMA noted that such practices obstruct the free movement of pedestrians and vehicles, creating safety risks for residents and other road users. The Assembly further warned that the unauthorized use of public spaces for construction activities contributes to traffic congestion, damages public infrastructure, and creates inconvenience for residents.
The KMA has directed all developers, property owners, and contractors to immediately remove construction materials currently occupying roads, pavements, drains, road reservations, and other unauthorized public spaces. The Assembly stated that strict enforcement of the directive will begin on October 1, 2026, and persons found using public roads, pavements, or other public spaces for construction activities or storing building materials will face enforcement action.
The KMA also cautioned that where construction materials are removed from unauthorized locations, they may be donated to identified needy schools and other deserving public institutions, subject to the appropriate legal and administrative procedures. The Assembly advised developers to make adequate arrangements for storing construction materials within their approved development sites and ensure that construction activities do not obstruct roads, pedestrian walkways, drains, or other public infrastructure.
The KMA reminded developers to comply with their approved building plans, development conditions, and all relevant planning, building, and environmental requirements. The Assembly stated that there would be no compromise on the obstruction of public roads and pedestrian walkways and urged residents, traditional authorities, developers, contractors, and other stakeholders to cooperate with the enforcement exercise.
According to the KMA, keeping public spaces clear is a shared responsibility and is necessary to maintain a safe, accessible, and orderly Kumasi. The Assembly remains committed to ensuring that development within the metropolis is carried out in an orderly, safe, sustainable, and legally compliant manner.
The KMA's warning is part of its efforts to maintain order and safety in the city. The Assembly's enforcement exercise is expected to begin on October 1, 2026, and will target developers, property owners, and contractors who fail to comply with the directive.
Key points
- The KMA has directed developers to remove construction materials from public spaces by October 1, 2026.
- The unauthorized use of public spaces for construction activities contributes to traffic congestion and damages public infrastructure.
- The KMA may donate removed construction materials to needy schools and other public institutions.
