Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, who just took office as the Mayor of Kumasi, has already faced significant backlash from some Ghanaians, particularly those in the Ashanti Region.

The controversy stems from comments the mayor made in his efforts to restore cleanliness to the city of Kumasi.

One of his most debated actions was announcing that the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) would initiate a two-week decongestion exercise.

This initiative aims to remove traders and vendors operating on pavements and roadsides.