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Food vendor jailed 20 days for defying KMA order

Abubakar Ibrahim•14h ago•199 words · 1 min read

Summary

Kande Seidu was sentenced to 20 days in prison custody for violating the directives of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) by using open fire within the market. The sentencing occurred at District Court Two at the Prempeh Assembly Hall. The court noted that her conduct demonstrated disregard for lawful authority and public safety regulations, hence the custodial sentence.

Kande Seidu and her sibling, Fati Seidu, were initially arraigned on January 15, 2026, for breaching Sections 27 and 29 of the KMA Public Market By-Laws (2020). Prosecution told the court that Kande Seidu and Fati Seidu had repeatedly ignored warnings and abatement notices issued by the Environmental Health Unit of the KMA to desist from the practice. During a subsequent court sitting on February 23, 2026, Kande Seidu left the courtroom before her case was called, while her sibling remained and pleaded guilty to the offence.

Fati Seidu was consequently fined GH¢1,200, equivalent to 100 penalty units. Following Kande Seidu's absence, the court issued a bench warrant for her arrest, which led to her apprehension and sentencing.

Quick Summary

A food vendor and her sibling have been in court following orders from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA). The situation escalated after repeated warnings were allegedly ignored - but what led to such serious consequences?

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