Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Admits Lack of Disability Access in Public Infrastructure
Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Chief Executive Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi admitted that most public infrastructure in Kumasi, including his office, is not disability-friendly.
In Brief
- •Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Chief Executive Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi admitted that most public infrastructure in Kumasi, including his office, is not disability-friendly.
- •The lack of accessibility is due to the fact that most public buildings were constructed before the passage of Ghana's Disability Act and were not designed with accessibility in mind.
- •KMA has ensured strict enforcement of accessibility requirements for all new developments within the metropolis since Boadi assumed office.
- •The Assembly has captured 18 projects in its 2027 development plan aimed at making public spaces more inclusive.
- •The renovation of the Prempeh Assembly Hall to make it accessible has been captured in the Assembly's budget.
Why It Matters
The admission by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly highlights the ongoing challenges of disability inclusion in public infrastructure in Ghana. It underscores the need for proactive measures to ensure that public spaces are accessible to persons with disabilities. The Assembly's commitment to prioritizing accessibility in future infrastructure development is a step in the right direction, but it also raises questions about the adequacy of current measures to address the existing lack of accessibility in public buildings.
Key Details
- Number of projects in 2027 development plan
- 18
Context & Background
Ghana's Persons with Disability Act, 2006 (Act 715) aims to promote the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities and to ensure their full and effective participation in the social, economic, and political life of the country.
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