Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, commonly known as King Zuba, the Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), has dropped a bombshell in his quest to rid Kumasi of sex workers.
The Kumasi Mayor revealed that some brothels used for prostitution in the Kumasi Metropolis are owned by some police officers.
According to the Kumasi Mayor, they have identified those police officers, and he has personally taken them to the Regional Police Command for investigation.
Speaking on Accra FM, the Kumasi Mayor stated, “It will interest you to know that some of the brothels are owned by Police Officers in uniform. The officers involved have been handed over to the Regional Command. We have identified them, and I personally took them to the Regional Police Commander”.
“It is a sad thing, but I have the support of His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei TuTu II, and all the people of Kumasi are behind me”.
In related news, the Kumasi Mayor has boldly declared that 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 a 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.
Meanwhile, thirteen (13) Nigerian nationals have been arrested by the New Juabeng South District Police Command over their alleged involvement in sex work.
The thirteen Nigerian sex workers are aged from fifteen(15) to thirty-one(31).
They have been arrested by the New Juabeng South District Police Command for their involvement in prostitution within Koforidua and the surrounding areas.
Reports suggest the operation was carried out following intense police investigations.
The intense police investigations resulted in the arrest of other individuals, including landlords, over their complicity in the operations of the suspected sex workers.
Superintendent Ransford Nsiah stated, “Last Sunday, we received a complaint from another Nigerian lady that she had been assaulted by her mistress, whom we normally call a ‘queen mother.’ The assault happened because she could not meet the daily target of GH¢400 set by the queen mother.
“We also arrested another man who had constructed a house and turned it into a brothel where the women are staying.
“He collects GH¢25 per day from them. So far, about 15 persons, the youngest aged between 15 years and 32 years, are in police custody and will be put before the court immediately,” he said
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🚨The Kumasi Mayor, King Zuba, has revealed that some of the unauthorised structures used for prostitution (brothels) in the Kumasi Metropolis are owned by some police officers.
— Dr Fred (@F_Edzeamey) July 9, 2026
Those police officers have been identified and are being investigated by the Regional Command. pic.twitter.com/ByaxxgnsD9
