Railway workers resist KMA eviction order, demand consultation
Former and serving workers of the Ghana Railway Company in the Ashanti Region have vowed to resist attempts by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) to evict them from an area they have occupied as railway workers for several years.
Railway workers in the Ashanti Region of Ghana are standing firm against a potential eviction order from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA). These former and serving railway employees have occupied the land for years and are resisting demolition plans. The KMA marked the structures for demolition, giving occupants until December 31, 2026, to vacate. However, the railway workers claim they were not consulted beforehand, leading to dissatisfaction with the process.
Collins Mensah, a former Principal Supply Officer at the Ghana Railway Company Ltd., stated that the workers would not leave the site until a proper arrangement is made. He emphasized that they would vacate only if the railway operations resume and they are provided with a clear relocation plan. Mensah also noted that the decision to sell the railway land has not been authorized by the government.
Some residents argue that they were previously informed about the sale of the railway land to a private developer for redevelopment. Kofi Anwona, a local resident, mentioned that the KMA had previously assured residents they would be notified of any developments and given adequate notice before being asked to leave. The lack of consultation, according to Anwona, has left the railway workers and residents dissatisfied with the process.
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