KMA orders removal of unauthorized canopies, awnings at shop frontages in Kumasi
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to all shop owners and occupiers within the metropolis who have erected unauthorized canopies, awnings, and sheds at the frontage of their premises to remove them immediately.
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has given shop owners and occupants in the city a 14-day deadline to remove unauthorized structures from the front of their premises. The notice, issued on August 10, 2026, urges the removal of canopies, awnings, and sheds that obstruct pedestrian paths, encroach on public spaces, and impede emergency access. KMA claims these structures create safety hazards and undermine the city's orderly development.
The Assembly warns that non-compliance will result in forced removal of the structures, with the owners or occupiers responsible for the costs. Legal action may also be taken against offenders. KMA is appealing for cooperation from affected parties to maintain a safe, accessible, and well-organized urban environment. For further information, shop owners can contact the Physical Planning Department of KMA during regular office hours.
The order follows KMA's ongoing initiatives to reduce congestion in Kumasi's central business area and enhance pedestrian safety and traffic flow in the city.
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