Kumasi Mayor King Zuba Seen Directing Traffic on Busy Streets
- The Mayor of Kumasi, King Zuba, has got people talking after a video of him surfaced online
- This comes after he realised cars were congested, prompting him to get down and direct traffic
- Ghanaians who saw the video shared their opinions on the mayor’s actions, with many hailing him
The Kumasi Mayor, Richard Kwasi Ofori, popularly known as King Zuba, is trending following his decision to direct traffic in the Central Business District.
Source: UGC
The move forms part of efforts to ease movement and enhance safety ahead of the busy Christmas season.
The very hands-on government official has been trending for his daily activities and is known for boldly calling out wrongdoers.
King Zuba leads compliance task force
There have been incidents where the Mayor stormed Adum, Kumasi, with his task force and seized food being sold at unauthorised locations.
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, King Zuba stormed the Kejetia Market, where he was seen sweeping a street, amazing onlookers and traders alike.
A young man attempted to intervene by taking over the broom, but King Zuba insisted on finishing what he had started and continued sweeping the tarred street.
His act of humility left onlookers in awe as they began to cheer.
These actions, among others, he has led in his community, have generated admiration for him, as he refuses to tolerate wrongdoing.
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Reactions to Kumasi Mayor directing traffic
YEN.com.gh compiled several comments from the video.
@SierraSec_NG wrote:
"His whole exercise must be done across the country, especially in Accra Central. You will see how much traffic will be reduced."
@OKCephas wrote:
"Once a leader starts doing this, it’s clear that there is a problem. What do you pay the workers for?"
@jay_onemoney wrote:
"Let this man decide to stand for MP, he will bitterly lose, perhaps. Just because he’s not leading in favour of some people, but leading to make sure the right thing is done."
@2xnmore wrote:
"All be settings. Hopefully, work was actually done. 👏"
@agkpope wrote:
"Just call the commander to give you one police officer to do this job."
@agkpope wrote:
"PR fuor."
Kumasi Mayor visits China City after fire incident
The Kumasi Mayor, Richard Kwasi Ofori, previously visited the China City Mall at Kumasi Santasi Roundabout after news broke about a fire outbreak on October 30, 2025.
He was there to assess the damage himself and to ensure that all necessary steps were being taken to manage the fire.
In a video on X, the mayor was seen consoling a female Chinese national who was crying following the devastating fire that consumed the newly built shopping mall.
The woman kept wiping her tears while standing close to him. Richard Kwasi Ofori then held her with his right hand and pulled her closer, trying to console her.
A Chinese man approached during the emotional moment, and the mayor allowed the lady to be taken away so he could continue his visit.
Source: UGC
Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly bans selling on pavements
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that the Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, had issued his first directive after his appointment.
Speaking after his confirmation on April 10, he stated that the assembly would roll out a sweeping decongestion exercise, with social media users praising his proactivity.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
