We’ll rent houses, sublet to residents — Lagos PDP candidate
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Deji Doherty, has said his administration would rent houses and make them available to interested residents, as part of efforts to address the rising cost of accommodation. Read More: https://punchng.com/well-rent-houses-sublet-to-residents-lagos-pdp-candidate/
Lagos State's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Deji Doherty, outlined his plans to tackle the housing crisis during a debate on the 2026 governorship election. Doherty proposed that his administration would rent out houses to residents, aiming to make accommodation more affordable. He argued that the government must actively participate in the property market, competing with private landlords to expand access to low-cost housing.
According to Doherty, physical planning and building approval charges accounted for about 40 percent of the cost of constructing a house in Lagos, making it difficult for low-income earners to secure suitable accommodation. He also questioned the government's ability to regulate private landlords, asserting that direct government involvement would provide residents with an alternative.
The PDP candidate emphasized the need for practical measures, such as low-cost housing and long-term lease arrangements, to address the housing crisis faced by many Lagos residents, particularly those earning the minimum wage.
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