Vacate Asokwa–Ahodwo stretch or face forced removal

Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi has ordered operators along the Asokwa Interchange–Ahodwo Roundabout stretch to vacate the area by January 4, 2026, warning that failure to comply will result in forced eviction.

The directive is part of plans to dualise the Ahodwo–Asokwa Interchange section of the Southern Bypass, a crucial road linking Kumasi to key parts of the Ashanti Region. The narrow stretch has long caused traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours, and government intervention seeks to improve traffic flow.

Officials from the Department of Urban Roads have cautioned that ongoing activities along the corridor could delay the project.

During a site visit, the Mayor engaged traders and other operators along the route, urging them to relocate. He stressed that anyone failing to comply with the January 4 deadline would be forcibly removed.

“The contractor has started work, and we anticipate accelerated progress because we have given a limited timeline for completion. We do not expect any impediments, which is why we are asking them to move,” the Mayor stated.

Some business operators have already begun relocating in preparation for the project, which is expected to ease traffic congestion, boost productivity, and enhance economic activities across the Ashanti Region.