Ghanaian gospel musician Edward Akwasi Boateng has raised concerns over a dispute involving a container allegedly placed along a pathway near his residence, claiming the structure has affected movement for residents and other road users.

In a video circulating online, the veteran gospel singer expressed frustration over the situation, alleging that the person responsible went ahead with the installation despite objections from residents, traditional leaders and officials of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA).

According to Edward Akwasi Boateng, popularly known for his gospel music career spanning several years, the individual did not secure the necessary approval before putting up the container at the location.

“The person who placed this here doesn’t have a permit. We told him not to put it here, but he still went ahead and placed it here. KMA people also asked him not to put it here. I went to inform the chiefs, but they didn’t mind them,” he said.

The musician questioned the impact such actions could have on public access, arguing that allowing individuals to occupy pathways without authorization could create wider problems within communities.

“This is my house, and there’s a path where people pass. If everyone were to put their container here, would there be a way for people to pass?” he queried.

Edward Akwasi Boateng further urged people to respect established procedures before placing structures on land or areas used by the public, warning against actions that could inconvenience others.

“Some people just want to take the law into their own hands. Before you put something on someone’s property, you have to get a permit. This container that he placed here, is it fair?” he added.

Edward Akwasi Boateng, one of Ghana’s recognised gospel musicians, has over the years remained active in public discussions beyond music, often sharing his views on social and community issues. The latest development adds his voice to growing concerns about unauthorized structures and access challenges in urban areas.