The mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, has taken a step back from controversial remarks that drew public backlash after he threatened to use force against traders operating in unauthorised spaces across the city.
Boadi had earlier issued a stern two-week ultimatum to traders, especially those operating along medians and busy commercial zones like Adum.
Speaking to Nana Yaa Mensah on the Asaase Breakfast Show, the mayor didn't mince words: "I have been advised severally, and I want to go by the advice.
People want us to punish them in a particular manner-taking them to court-and where necessary, we will jail some of them," he said.
