The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, has issued a stern warning to cattle rearers, announcing that effective May 1, stray cattle found causing nuisance in the city will be seized, slaughtered, and used to feed inmates of the Kumasi Central Prison.
This directive comes as part of efforts to address the growing problem of cattle roaming freely and disrupting public life.
Speaking at a Media briefing in Kumasi, Mr. Boadi expressed frustration over the issue, describing it as unworthy of the city’s stature.
“I cannot sit for visitors to come to Kumasi [and] from the airport to Manhyia, and all they see are faecal matter from cattle”.
The Mayor urged herders to keep their animals out of the metropolis to avoid severe consequences.
“If you have cattle and if they stray in the vicinity of KMA, be assured that from May 1, they will be killed and given to Kumasi Central Prison for food”.
