The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has given Mr Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi the nod as the Chief Executive after securing 55 out of 56 votes in a an election held in Kumasi on Thursday.
The development followed his nomination by President John Dramani Mahama, who highlighted his leadership and public service record, particularly his tenure as the former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Obuasi.
During his time in Obuasi, he was credited with championing infrastructural development, streamlining local governance, and fostering community engagement.
The new Chief Executive has promised transformative leadership aimed at revitalising Kumasi's central business district, addressing urban congestion, and restoring the Garden City's historical vibrancy.
