The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has ordered the immediate eviction of a private individual who allegedly took over the Manhyia South Sub-Metro office and converted it into a place of worship without authorisation.
The Assembly has also launched an investigation into how the public facility came under private occupation following concerns raised during its General Assembly meeting.
The issue was brought before the Assembly by the Presiding Member, Patrick Kwame Frimpong, during deliberations on the KMA’s 2026 Annual Action Plan and Composite Budget.
According to Mr Frimpong, management received reports that the Sub-Metro office had been handed over to a private individual who was using the premises to conduct church activities without approval from either the KMA or the Sub-Metro administration.
“Our attention has been drawn to a situation where the Manhyia South Sub-Metro office has been handed over to a private person for the purpose of conducting church services. This was done without any permit or authorisation from the KMA or the Sub-Metro management,” he said.
He expressed concern that the unauthorised occupation had disrupted the operations of the Sub-Metro office, forcing staff to seek alternative venues to carry out official duties.
“This is very worrying. The staff have been displaced and when they need a place to hold meetings or attend to residents, they are compelled to rent an external facility at a cost to the Assembly,” Mr Frimpong stated.
Describing the development as an abuse of public property, he said the Assembly had constituted a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the occupation and identify those responsible.
“We have set up a committee to conduct a thorough investigation and report back to the General Assembly. In the meantime, we have directed the immediate eviction of the occupant to restore the facility to its intended use,” he added.
Some Assembly members who contributed to the discussions alleged that the unauthorised occupation of public facilities often occurs after changes in government, with some party supporters taking over state properties for private use.
Others called for strict sanctions against anyone found culpable, regardless of political affiliation.
Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyeman-Boadi acknowledged the concerns and assured Assembly members that the occupant would be evicted while investigations continue.
He said disciplinary and legal action would be taken against anyone found responsible based on the committee’s findings.
The KMA reiterated its commitment to protecting public assets and ensuring that all Sub-Metro offices are used strictly for official administrative purposes.
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