The Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive, Kojo Bonsu has apologised to the Kumasi Traditional council, following a call by the Asanteman Council for his immediate removal from office.

Mr. Bonsu is reported to have taken a unilateral decision to remove Amoamanhene, Nana Agyenim Boateng from the Kejetia Market project board without informing the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

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Nana Agyenim subsequently petitioned the Asanteman Council over the matter.

The Council on Monday, July 4, summoned Kojo Bonsu over the matter but he failed to appear before the Council.

He was however represented by the Regional Minister, Alexander Akon.

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The Ashanti Regional Minister subsequently explained that the Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Kojo Bonsu failed to appear before the Asanteman Council on Monday because he had taken ill.

Below is the full statement from the KMA Boss:

APOLOGY TO THE KUMASI TRADITIONAL COUNCIL AND NANANOM OF ASANTEMAN.

I have taken notice of concerns raised by Nananom of the Kumasi Traditional Council over recent developments in the metropolis.

I wish to render an unqualified apology to Asantehene Otumfour Osei Tutu II and Nananom for any actions and inactions on my part, which may have incurred their displeasure.

Since assuming office as the Metropolitan Chief Executive of Kumasi, I have enjoyed tremendous support and cooperation from Nananom. Together, we have developed a healthy working relationship as stakeholders in the collective pursuit of the development, peace and progress of the Kumasi Metropolis.

I shall therefore continue to cherish my relationship with Nananom and take all the necessary traditional steps to repair and protect same.

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KOJO BONSU

MTEROPOLITAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE KUMASI METROPOLITAN ASSEMBLY