Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, the Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has boldly declared Sex workers and migrant beggars won’t be tolerated in Kumasi.
According to the KMA boss, the Assembly is preparing to launch a major crackdown on sex workers operating in the city and also remove migrant beggars.
Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, expressed deep concern about the increasing visibility of sex workers and beggars arguing that they are threat to the image, security and social order of Kumasi.
Speaking on Nhyira FM, Mr Boadi stated, “The increasing presence of prostitution in Asafo, Ashtown, Ahodwo, Adum and other areas of the city is worrying”.
“Intelligence suggests that a significant number of those involved are non-Ghanaian, with some individuals allegedly trafficking them into the country for sex work,” he stated.
He added, “Such business is unacceptable and won’t be tolerated in Kumasi, the Garden City. We will take action to address the situation very soon”.
The KMA boss further disclosed that they are collaborating closely with the Ghana Immigration Service to identify and remove non-Ghanaian beggars from the streets.
“We’re working hand-in-hand with Ghana Immigration to remove migrant beggars from the streets of Kumasi,” he added.
In related news, a Nigerian woman commercial sex worker in Sekondi, was allegedly assaulted by a client on Friday night, December 26, 2025.
The Nigerian woman has been identified as Nancy.
According to Nancy, the client agreed to pay GH¢50 for a short session after the agreed time had elapsed.
She revealed she was exhausted with the client and then demanded a refund, which led to a disagreement which escalated into an assault.
The State News who shared the story on X wrote, “A Nigerian woman identified as Nancy, who reportedly works as a commercial sex worker in Sekondi, has alleged that she was assaulted by a client on Friday night.
Speaking to Connect FM’s Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson, Nancy said the client agreed to pay GH¢50 for a short session and took her to his residence. She explained that after the agreed time had elapsed, she told him she was exhausted and could not continue.
According to her account, the client then demanded a refund, which she refused, stating that the service had already been rendered. The situation reportedly escalated when he attempted to seize her mobile phone and subsequently assaulted her.
Nancy has since reported the matter to the Sekondi Police, who issued her with a medical form to seek hospital examination and treatment”.