Car dealers in Kumasi are resisting a fresh eviction notice served by officers of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), describing the directive as draconian and calling for more time to respond.
The local authority issued the affected garages a two-week notice to vacate, but the dealers say the timeline is unreasonable and leaves them with little room to make alternative arrangements for their businesses and livelihoods.
The standoff is the latest in a series of enforcement actions by the KMA as city authorities push to impose greater order across Kumasi’s commercial spaces. The Kejetia Market in Kumasi has recently become a focal point of similar tensions, with a KMA task force clashing with traders during a decongestion exercise aimed at removing unauthorised sellers from the facility.
The Federation of Kumasi Traders has warned of severe overcrowding at the Kejetia Market, noting the facility currently accommodates more than 3,300 additional traders beyond its intended capacity, raising safety concerns.
The KMA has in recent months intensified its urban enforcement agenda. In January 2026, the assembly issued a second and final notice to owners and operators of temporary structures and garages situated around the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, directing them to dismantle and clear all unauthorised installations as part of efforts to enhance public safety, improve sanitation, and restore order around key public spaces in the Kumasi Metropolis.
The car dealers say they are not opposed to the KMA’s broader objectives but want the assembly to engage them directly and provide a workable relocation plan before any forced removal takes place. The KMA had not issued a public response to their objections as of Friday, April 3, 2026.
