Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi

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Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi is a Ghanaian politician and administrator. He currently serves as the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), effectively acting as the Mayor of Kumasi. His appointment was confirmed in April 2025 after being nominated by President John Dramani Mahama. [1] [2] [3]

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Early life and education

Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi hails from the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He began his early education at Amankwatia Salvation Army KG and Primary School. He continued at Kokote M/A Junior High School and later attended Dwamena Akenten Senior High School. [4]

Career

Before his appointment in Kumasi, Boadi served as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Obuasi Municipal Assembly. During his tenure, he was involved in various development programs including sanitation initiatives and youth-oriented projects. [5] [6] In April 2025, Boadi was nominated by President John Dramani Mahama as MCE for the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. He was confirmed by the Assembly with 55 votes out of 56. As Mayor, he initiated city management reforms, including decongestion exercises and market redevelopment projects such as Kejetia Market Phase II and Krofrom Market. [7] [8] [9]

References

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  3. "Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi is KMA Boss". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  4. Essien, John (2013-01-14). "Richard Ofori Boadi Agyemang: Rising Public Servant with Roots in Ashanti Region". Raw Gist. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  5. "Obuasi MCE to contest parliamentary seat". Graphic Online. 2015-03-10. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  6. "Former Obuasi MCE gives biblical explanation of Mahama's '2' position on ballot paper - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  7. Ghana, News (2025-04-16). "Kumasi Clean-Up Campaign Under Mayor Boadi's Plan | News Ghana". www.newsghana.com.gh/. Retrieved 2025-06-14.{{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  8. "KMA Mayor to resort to instant corporal punishment to decongest the city - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  9. "Kumasi Mayor orders traders off pavements ahead of decongestion exercise". 2025-04-10. Retrieved 2025-06-14.