Residents in parts of Greater Kumasi say the worsening street-lighting situation in their neighbourhoods has become a major public-safety concern, with many warning that the darkness is fuelling crime and crippling evening business activity ahead of the Christmas season. The concerns come from several communities within the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) — including Santasi, Patasi, Suntreso, and Abrepo Junction — where major roads and inner streets remain unlit after sunset. Residents say the pitch-dark conditions have created a perfect environment for criminals while making it risky for drivers and pedestrians to move around at night.