Traders at the Kumasi Central Business District have raised objections to the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly’s (KMA) practice of collecting revenue during nighttime operations.

According to the traders, this approach threatens the viability of their businesses.

Samuel Pyne, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, revealed that this decision was made several months ago as the Assembly believed it was a strategic way to generate revenue, considering that many individuals work during nighttime hours and could be taxed accordingly.

However, the traders argue that their businesses have already experienced a slowdown, and the introduction of nighttime tax collection would exacerbate the challenges they are facing.

In response to the opposition, Godwin Adimazanga, the Head of the night revenue collection team, acknowledged encountering resistance that nearly disrupted their operations.

Nevertheless, efforts are being made to ensure the smooth functioning of the system to achieve the Assembly’s revenue goals.

Henrietta Konadu Aboagye, the Public Affairs Manager of KMA, issued a warning that anyone assaulting the personnel of the KMA revenue collection team would face prosecution.