The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Boadi, has issued a stern warning to cattle owners, declaring that any stray cows found within the city limits from May 1 onwards will be seized and slaughtered.
Speaking at a press conference in Kumasi on Friday, Boadi stated that the meat from the slaughtered animals would be used to feed inmates at the Kumasi Central Prison.
He explained that the directive comes in response to the increasing problem of stray cattle disrupting daily life in the city—an issue he believes undermines Kumasi’s image.
“There’s something I need your help addressing. If you own cattle and they stray into areas under the KMA’s jurisdiction, be aware that starting May 1, they’ll be killed and sent to Kumasi Central Prison for food,” Boadi said. “This especially applies to the route from the airport to Manhyia Palace.”
He stressed the importance of maintaining a clean and respectable environment, especially in areas frequented by visitors.
“I can’t sit back and allow visitors arriving in Kumasi to be greeted by cattle droppings from the airport to Manhyia,” he added.
