Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi

Also known as: Mr. Boadi · the Mayor · Frederick Faidoo · Lawyer Fredrick Fautinus Faidoo · Lawyer Faidoo · Mr. Ofori-Agyemang Boadi

2026-05-042026-10-28

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October 2026
15 OctJoy Online
… As a mother and a municipal chief executive, I had to invite the parent.” Asked when the incident was reported, she responded: “I think it was last year, early last year.” Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, popularly known as Zuba, also disclosed that he had intervened fo …
Authorities knew of sexual abuse allegations against Obuasi headmaster months before suspension – JoyNews investigation
September 2026
15 SeptThe Chronicle
… The Mayor, Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, also welcomed the decision, describing it as timely and necessary to safeguard state property. …
KMA to sanction appointed Mayors who decline to occupy official residence
10 SeptJoy Online
… The Mayor, Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, also welcomed the decision, describing it as timely and necessary to safeguard state property. …
KMA passes by-law requiring Metropolitan Chief Executives to occupy official residence
8 SeptDaily Guide
… The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Frederick Faidoo, who disclosed this, noted that available statistics indicate that currently about 4,198 persons are living with the disease in the metropolis. …
152 HIV New Infections Recorded In STMA
July 2026
30 JulDaily Guide
Frederick Faidoo The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) seems to be struggling to get adequate land for the government’s 24-Hour Economy Market project in the metropolis. …
STMA Struggles To Get Land For 24-Hour Economy Market
16 JulThe Chronicle
… A hired machine evacuating the waster five days after the exercise The statement, released by the Office of the Mayor after residents complained of foul odours and mounting refuse while social media criticism intensified, attributed the delay to logistical challenges at the Sofok …
STMA blames rain for heaps of refuse on streets
15 JulThe Chronicle
… Responding to the criticism at a press conference, STMA Mayor, Frederick Faidoo, defended his administration, arguing that the Assembly inherited serious logistical challenges, including inadequate waste collection equipment. …
Days After Clean-Up Exercise, Refuse Left On Sekondi Streets Sparks Public Outrage
8 JulJoy Online
… Speaking to JoyNews after the exercise was suspended, Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi said the Ashanti Regional Police Command had received a report on the incident and would conduct investigations to bring the perpetrators to justice. …
Military officer among three injured during violent resistance to KMA demolition at Asafo
June 2026
18 JunBusiness & Financial Times
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Sekondi The Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi, Lawyer Fredrick Fautinus Faidoo, has rejected claims that he is solely responsible for the worsening sanitation situation in the metropolis He insists that residents must also be held accountable for indiscriminat …
Mayor rejects blame for Sekondi-Takoradi sanitation woes
18 JunDaily Guide
Frederick Faidoo The Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi, Frederick Faidoo, has made it clear that he cannot be blamed for the worsening sanitation situation in the metropolis. …
‘I Can’t Be Blamed For Poor Sanitation In Sekondi-Takoradi’

Society

Authorities knew of sexual abuse allegations against headmaster months before suspension

The News

A JoyNews investigation found that authorities were aware of sexual abuse allegations against suspended Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai months before the Education Minister ordered his suspension. Complaints and petitions about alleged harassment and assault of female students had reached municipal authorities and education officials, but the headmaster remained in office until JoyNews began inquiries.

15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Authorities knew of sexual abuse allegations against headmaster months before suspension
A JoyNews investigation found that authorities were aware of sexual abuse allegations against suspended Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai months before the Education Minister ordered his suspension. Complaints and petitions about alleged harassment and assault of female students had reached municipal authorities and education officials, but the headmaster remained in office until JoyNews began inquiries.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

KMA mandates mayors to occupy official residence
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly passed a by-law requiring newly appointed and approved Metropolitan Chief Executives to occupy the official Mayor's residence at No. 7 Ellis Avenue. Non-compliance could result in a vote of no confidence and removal from office.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 10 September

KMA passes by-law requiring Metropolitan Chief Executives to occupy residence
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has passed a by-law requiring every appointed and approved Metropolitan Chief Executive to occupy the official Mayor's residence. A Mayor who declines to reside there could face a vote of no confidence and removal from office; the measure was unanimously approved to protect and preserve the state-owned facility from deterioration.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

152 new HIV infections recorded in Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly reported 152 new HIV infections in 2025, bringing the total number of people living with the disease in the metropolis to 4,198—the highest in the Western Region. The MCE called for renewed commitment from stakeholders to address the worrying trend.
8 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 30 July

STMA lacks sufficient land for 24-hour economy market project
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly is struggling to find adequate land for the government's 24-Hour Economy Market project at the Kojokrom Market site. A special committee found that the project's architectural plan requires a minimum of four acres, but only 2.88 acres are available; the committee suggested adopting a phased approach beginning with the available land and later expanding onto an adjoining 1.2-acre plot.
30 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 16 July

STMA cites rain and truck congestion for refuse evacuation delays
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly attributed delays in evacuating refuse from a national sanitation exercise to heavy rains blocking the landfill access road and a stuck refuse truck that caused congestion, preventing waste collection vehicles from offloading.
16 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 15 July

Refuse piles spark outrage in Sekondi after clean-up exercise
Five days after a nationwide sanitation exercise, heaps of refuse collected across Sekondi-Takoradi remain uncleared, triggering public anger and criticism of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly over its waste management. The piles have emitted foul odours and drawn concern from residents and officials including the Western Regional Director of the National Youth Authority.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 8 July

Three injured as squatters resist KMA demolition at Asafo overpass
Three members of a Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly taskforce, including a military officer, were injured when squatters resisted the demolition of unauthorised structures behind the COCOBOD building at the Asafo overpass on Wednesday. Residents threw stones and objects at the team; two taskforce pickups and an excavator were vandalised during the clash.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

Mayor says residents share blame for Sekondi-Takoradi sanitation crisis
The Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi rejected sole responsibility for poor sanitation in the metropolis, stating residents must be held accountable for indiscriminate waste disposal. He announced formation of a task force to monitor strategic locations and arrest persons caught dumping waste illegally, with task force members to receive a portion of fines as incentive.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Mayor defends record on Sekondi-Takoradi sanitation issues
The Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi, Frederick Faidoo, has rejected blame for poor sanitation in the metropolis, attributing challenges partly to residents' behaviour. He announced formation of a taskforce to arrest people caught leaving waste in the central area, with taskforce members to receive a share of fines imposed on offenders.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 9 June

Minister warns Sekondi-Takoradi mayor over plastic waste crisis
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs has called on the Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi to improve sanitation immediately, warning that uncollected plastic waste threatens to clog gutters, cause flooding, and damage the coastal ecosystem. The minister attributed the crisis to weak management and proposed a national conversation on banning single-use plastic and rubber bags.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 10 May

Tamale Mayor outlines development agenda, pledges transparency
The Mayor of Tamale Metropolitan Assembly has announced plans covering infrastructure, agriculture, education, and youth employment as part of efforts to improve transparency and strengthen public participation in governance. The initiative is designed to enhance accountability, deepen citizen engagement, and enable residents to track government projects.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

KMA holds town hall to strengthen citizen engagement on governance
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly held a social accountability town hall meeting to deepen citizen engagement as a tool for promoting transparency and accountability. The Mayor described public involvement in governance as a statutory obligation and cornerstone of effective local administration, and urged residents to participate actively in such forums.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →