All stray cattle will be killed and fed to prisoners – Kumasi Mayor warns

The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori Agyemang, has vowed to take drastic measures against stray cattle in the Ashanti Regional capital, effective 1st May 2025.

According to him, any cattle found wandering unattended will be seized by the authorities, slaughtered, and served as food to inmates of the Kumasi Central Prison.

Addressing a press conference on Monday, 14th April, the Mayor declared:

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He further warned:

The move is part of ongoing efforts to maintain safety in the Kumasi Metropolitan area and prevent accidents caused by roaming livestock, particularly cattle.

In a related development, the Mayor has also issued a two-week ultimatum to traders operating on pavements and roads within the Central Business District to vacate the area.

He warned that those who fail to comply would face serious consequences, including potential physical enforcement.

Mayor Agyemang noted that conventional enforcement methods—such as seizing goods and making arrests—have proven ineffective, hence the need for a more robust and direct approach.

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Emphasising the importance of restoring order in Kumasi, which he referred to as “Otumfuo’s city” and the “Garden City of West Africa”, the Mayor reaffirmed his commitment to taking firm action against any form of resistance.