A two-day capacity building programme themed "Next Generation Leadership Training" for assembly members of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has come to an end. 

It took place at the Royal Lamerta Hotel from August 10 to August 11, 2026.

The training programme was organised by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG), and Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) with support from KMA.

Assembly members were educated on topics such as by-laws, leadership, decentralisation laws, and corporate governance, among others.

The NALAG President, Hon. Alfred Asiedu Adjei, at the opening of the training programme, advised assembly members to take advantage of the training to demonstrate quality leadership and ensure accountability.

 

He emphasised that "money and investments in the Assembly under their oversight must produce value."

He opined that "local government is the bedrock of national development" and urged members to work responsibly and prioritise their electorates' interests.

The Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi expressed appreciation to ILGS facilitators, confident that participants would function effectively to satisfy government and Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene

The Presiding Member of the Assembly, Hon. Patrick Kwame Frimpong also advised assembly members to put the knowledge acquired into practice to enhance local governance in the metropolis.

Participants received a certificate and souvenirs at the close of the programme.