Kumasi: The Kumasi NPP parliamentary Bloc has blamed the numerous challenges facing the city of Kumasi on poor management and the current ineffective governance structures. According to them, there is the need for significant overhaul of the management of the city to help create a conducive environment for both businesses and residents to thrive, free from the constraints of partisan interests.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Francis Asenso-Boakye, Chairman of the Bloc, called for this overhaul, attributing the recent devastating fire outbreak in Adum to the poor management of the city. He was speaking at a forum organized by the caucus as part of its outreach programme to educate members of the public on issues currently going on at the chamber of parliament.
Among the issues discussed was the 2025 budget and other matters of public concern. Mr. Asenso-Boakye pointed out that Kumasi, which is the second largest city of Ghana, deserved better governance mechanisms and more effective measures to address the challenges residents were facing. He emphasized the need for city managers to work together in unison, placing the welfare of the people above any political interest to prevent the future occurrence of such devastating disasters.
Mr. Asenso-Boakye, who is the NPP MP for Bantama, highlighted that members of the caucus and the NPP party were fully committed to addressing the pressing challenges facing Kumasi. As an example, he referred to a recent visit by members of the caucus to the Suame Magazine to sympathize with victims of the recent fire outbreak in the largest automobile repairs enclave in West Africa.
He stated that the Bloc was playing a significant role in improving the overall quality of life of individuals in the city. The MPs raised concerns about how the budget would directly impact the people of Kumasi, questioning whether the allocations would adequately address the city's needs, particularly in terms of infrastructure, emergency response measures, and disaster prevention.
