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KMA finally elects Presiding Member after stalemate
February 27, 2026
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KMA finally elects Presiding Member after stalemate

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Key Points

  • The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) successfully elected a Presiding Member after earlier voting rounds failed to produce a winner.
  • Patrick Kwame Frimpong, the incumbent, was elected after a period of sustained consultations.
  • The initial contest was between Mr. Frimpong and Baffour Ofori, with neither meeting the required threshold in two rounds.
  • Baffour Ofori subsequently withdrew from the race, citing unity and effective assembly functioning as reasons.
  • Mr. Frimpong then stood unopposed and was endorsed with 58 “Yes” votes, clearing the way for the Assembly to resume its work.

Why This Matters

This election is critical for the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly as it unblocks the legislative and administrative processes, allowing the KMA to resume its vital administrative and developmental activities. The resolution of this political deadlock ensures stability in local governance and facilitates the implementation of projects crucial for the region's progress.

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