Saglemi Housing project: There needs to be a transparent sales model - Oppong Nkrumah
His comments follow President John Mahama’s inspection of the project, with developers targeting the completion of 700 homes by March 2027.
Former Works and Housing Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has called for a more transparent sales model for the Saglemi Housing Project, which has faced criticism from political opponents since its inception under the Mahama administration. The project, initially planned to deliver 5,000 homes, has only seen the completion of 1,506 units, despite a planned completion date of March 2027 for 700 homes.
President John Mahama recently inspected the project, which was partially funded by a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, a controversial approach that faced strong opposition at the time. Oppong Nkrumah maintains that the PPP model, introduced by the previous government, has proven to be effective and that the project's challenges lie in finding the necessary funding.
He emphasized the need for a transparent allocation system and affordable mortgage financing to make the completed homes accessible to ordinary Ghanaians. Additionally, he argued that PPPs can help tackle Ghana's housing and infrastructure deficits while speeding up project timelines, urging political actors to refrain from undermining successful projects.
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