The Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi, has announced a paradigm shift in outdoor advertising policy, revealing that the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) will phase out traditional static billboards in favour of digital advertising boards from 2027.

 

The Mayor made the announcement during a meeting with 28 registered advertisers in the metropolis on September 7, 2026 at the KMA’s Conference Hall.

He said the current billboards are disorganized, with varying dimensions and haphazard placement along roads, causing obstruction to motorists and pedestrians and also defacing the beauty of the city.

According to him, many of the existing boards offer little value to advertisers due to minimal visibility, forcing most businesses to resort to digital platforms to market their products.

“For a city to thrive, there must be order. Going forward, KMA intends to reduce the number of advertising boards, sanitize the system, and ensure advertisers get value for their money,” the Mayor stated.

He explained that the Assembly will soon issue directives on the number of boards allowed per stretch, as well as approved sizes and styles.

 

Specific guidelines will be given for key corridors, including Airport Roundabout to Sofoline, Ahodwo, and Bekwai Roundabout.

Separate specifications will also be issued for the Zoo, Kejetia, and the central business district areas.

He added sternly that no billboards will be allowed on the Ahodwo to Santasi stretch until the road dualization project is completed.

He also warned that over-aged and dilapidated billboards will not be tolerated.

He added that boards with unpaid bills will be pulled down in line with the earlier press release, stressing that the Assembly will not be lenient with defaulters.

During an open forum, advertisers raised concerns about the relocation of boards already removed on the Ahodwo-Santasi stretch and sought clarity on the new dimensions and approval processes.

The Mayor assured them that the transition is aimed at projecting their brands in a better light while beautifying Kumasi.