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Former Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Maxwell Kofi Jumah says he knew Kojo Bonsu was going to resign after traditional leaders of the metropolis overlooked his office.

The former lawmaker who was speaking on NEAT FM’s morning show 'Ghana Montie' said he was “sad” when news went viral that the Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Kojo Bonsu had resigned.

“No KMA boss has ever resigned, this is the first time Kumasi is experiencing this and I am very sad. The circumstance at which he [Kojo Bonsu] resigned is heartbreaking as well. He goofed by disrespecting the traditional leaders. This is worrying,” he told host Kwasi Aboagye.

The beleaguered KMA Boss rendered his resignation letter to the President after weeks of disputes between his office and traditional leaders of the Ashanti Kingdom.

His resignation letter read - “I have conveyed my resignation as the Metropolitan Chief executive for the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly to the President of the republic of Ghana, His excellency John Dramani Mahama.”

“I am happy at the sides made in the area of peace and development as well as the enduring legacy recorded during the period,” he added.

He further extended his appreciation to the Asantehene and residents in Kumasi for their support.

“I also want to express my appreciation to the Asantehene Otumfo Osei Tutu II, Nananom of the Kumasi Traditional Council as well as staff of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly and the people of Kumasi for their support and cooperation during my tenure.

“I wish the government well and I will continue to give of my best to ensure the re-election of President John Dramani Mahama in the upcoming elections.”

How it all started

There had been calls for Kojo Bonsu’s removal by the traditional rulers - The Council called on President Mahama to sack him over his decision to unilaterally remove Amoamanhene, Nana Agyenim Boateng from the Kejetia Market project board without informing the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

Nana Agyenim later petitioned the Council over the matter which led to the summoned of Kojo Bonsu over what was described as “unfavorable attitude” exhibited by him.