Former Ghanaian boxer Brimah Kamako, well known as Bukom Banku, has now taken charge of the Bukom astroturf, boldly telling locals to report him to former President John Dramani Mahama if they have any issues with it.The astroturf, which was previously managed by a committee set up in 2024, is now under Bukom Banku’s personal control.In an interview on Max TV, Bukom Banku explained that since he was born and raised in Bukom, no one can force him to give up his role as caretaker of the facility.He also confirmed that he oversees collecting fees from people who want to use the pitch, and all payments go directly to him. Bukom Banku firmly stated:Recommended For YouLifestyle2025-04-10T10:28:52+00:00Alice Walton, world’s richest woman, loses $32bn with family in just 100 daysThe Walton family has lost parts of their fortune.News2025-04-10T12:24:38+00:00‘I was thrown into a car boot’ – Former NDC MP justifies Ntim Fordjour’s arrestNews2025-04-10T09:46:58+00:00Police apprehend man seen in viral video attacking victim with cutlassI’m from Bukom, and no one can bully me because of the astroturf. I’m the caretaker. If you like, go and tell President John Mahama, the Vice President, or the MP. They pay directly to me because I’m the caretaker.READ ALSO: Chelsea star in trouble, police seize over GHS3 million supercar for illegal drivingWhen asked why he had taken over a role that was meant for the assembly, Bukom Banku argued that it was not the job of assembly members to manage the astroturf.This issue has nothing to do with the assemblyman. The assemblyman cannot be the caretaker of the astroturf. His job is to clean the gutters and clear refuse to keep the community clean.Bukom Atro-Turf seizure: It’s not true but nobody can take it from me – Bukom Banku | #MaxTV #MaxOnline #Bukom #GhanaBoxing #BukomBanku Watch full interview here 👇 pic.twitter.com/FMkNiNcRZL— Max TV Ghana (@maxtvgh) March 28, 2025 Bukom Banku explains what fees collected are used forHe further explained that all the money collected is used to maintain the pitch, as it is a property of the community.I use the money to maintain the turf because it belongs to the community. It is a community park, so someone must be in charge but not just anybody.The Bukom astroturf was first opened in 2020, after the former government upgraded the old sandy park into a modern sports facility. However, by 2022, the pitch had already started to wear out, with many residents blaming the government for rushing the construction.MUST READ: How beautiful Ethiopian women confused a Ghanaian team to be beaten woefully abroadIt was later renovated in 2024, with an office space built for better management.