The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has met with key officials of the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) and the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) to discuss pressing governance and urban management issues.
The meeting focused on urban transport, market regulations, government projects, and infrastructural development.
One of the major resolutions was the commissioning of a special team to assess the management of ARCC and develop a comprehensive plan for the redevelopment of the Presidential and Regional Ministers’ Residence.
In the meantime, security personnel have been deployed to protect the remnants of the property.
The minister also addressed concerns about transport operations within the city, instructing KMA officials to investigate complaints regarding the activities of “micro TroTros” and allegations of exploitative charges by some drivers.
This move is expected to bring fairness and order to Kumasi’s public transportation system.
As part of efforts to ensure accountability in development, all Coordinating Directors have been directed to submit detailed reports on stalled government projects within their respective districts and municipalities.
This initiative aims to identify bottlenecks and fast-track completion.
Dr. Amoakohene also refuted claims of an increase in trading fees at the Kejetia Market from GHC 2 to GHC 5, urging traders and the public to disregard the misinformation.
On urban planning, the minister clarified that no decongestion exercise has been sanctioned yet.
Instead, he emphasized the need for extensive stakeholder consultations to develop an inclusive and sustainable city management strategy.
The meeting reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing urban challenges and fostering transparency in governance.
More stakeholder engagements are expected in the coming weeks to refine these initiatives.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
