The Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive, Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has given a firm order to traders operating along the roads at Bantama Market, instructing them to vacate the area as part of efforts to restore order and improve traffic flow in the busy commercial zone.

The directive forms part of broader efforts by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) to sanitise trading areas across the city and strengthen compliance with market regulations.

During a visit to the market, Mr Boadi interacted with traders and explained that the assembly had identified new trading spaces that would be allocated to affected vendors.

The relocation exercise is scheduled to begin today, Wednesday, November 26, 2025, and continue through Friday, November 28, 2025, giving traders a window to secure their spots before full enforcement began.

Mr Boadi urged traders to cooperate with the process, observing that the relocation was intended to enhance safety, reduce congestion, and create a more organised trading environment for shoppers and vendors alike.

According to him, the assembly will start clearing the roads on Monday, December 1, 2025, meaning traders who failed to move voluntarily may lose their wares during the enforcement exercise.

Market authorities and city task force members are expected to supervise the transition over the next few days to ensure a smooth and orderly relocation.