“More Scandalized’ – Kwesi Pratt Slams Kumasi Mayor Over Unconstitutional Remarks

Kwesi Pratt, the renowned journalist and Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, has voiced strong concerns over the controversial comments made by Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, the new Kumasi Mayor as per reports from Ghana Web.

Pratt expressed disbelief at the Mayor’s pronouncements, which he described as unconstitutional and deeply troubling.

He further emphasized that he would be “more scandalized” if the Mayor remained in office the following day, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.

Pratt’s remarks came in response to a press conference held by Agyemang Boadi, where the Mayor issued a two-week ultimatum to traders occupying pavements in Kumasi’s central business district.

The Mayor threatened to forcibly remove those who refused to comply, referring to his approach as a “democratic military style.”

He also criticized the involvement of the police, claiming that offenders often returned to the streets shortly after being arrested.

During an interview on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana, Pratt questioned the reasoning behind the appointment of someone with such views to lead Kumasi.

He expressed his shock at the “extreme lawlessness” displayed by the Mayor and asked how such a person could be entrusted with leadership in a major city.

Pratt’s comments shows growing concerns about the Mayor’s leadership style and his approach to public order.