GH¢60k to run 66 Rent Control offices for 3 months? – Acting Commissioner questions Finance Minister
The Acting Commissioner of the Rent Control Department, Frederick Opoku, has raised concerns about what he describes as inadequate funding, warning that it is affecting the Department's ability to operate effectively across the country.
The acting Commissioner of the Rent Control Department, Frederick Opoku, has expressed serious concerns over the insufficient funding allocated to his department. During the first quarter of 2026, the Department was given only GH¢60,000 to run its 66 offices across the country. In an interview on Adom FM, Mr Opoku questioned how the Department could effectively carry out its mandate with such a meager budget and urged the Finance Minister, Ato Forson, to reconsider the funding.
"GH¢60,000 to run Rent Control for three months? What's the meaning of this? The Finance Minister and all of them should listen to this and act on it," he stated. Mr Opoku emphasized that the Rent Control Department plays a crucial role in resolving tenancy disputes and safeguarding the interests of both landlords and tenants. He revealed that the allocation for the second quarter increased the total funding for the first half of the year to GH¢120,000, which he deemed insufficient for nationwide operations.
"For 66 offices, what do you mean? How do you expect Rent Control to function?" he inquired. Mr Opoku appealed to the Finance Minister to reconsider the Department's allocation and provide adequate resources to ensure effective operation and the ability to address tenant and landlord complaints.
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