The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to address Ghana’s housing deficit through the construction of affordable housing units in every district across the country.
Speaking during a campaign stop at Drobonso in the Sekyere Afram Plains Constituency on Sunday (17 November) Dr Bawumia outlined his vision to alleviate the housing crisis while simultaneously creating jobs.
“As part of our plans to address the housing deficit, we will construct housing units in every district. This initiative will not only provide affordable accommodation but also create thousands of jobs for artisans, laborers, and contractors,” Dr. Bawumia said.
Ghana faces a significant housing deficit, estimated at over 1.8 million units according to the Ministry of Works and Housing.
Dr. Bawumia’s proposal seeks to partner with the private sector and local assemblies to implement a sustainable framework for housing development.
The initiative aims to target low-to-middle-income earners, who are often the most affected by the housing shortage.
The construction of district-level housing units is expected to create employment opportunities in the construction sector, stimulate economic activity in local communities, and provide a much-needed boost to industries such as cement production and steel manufacturing.
609 homes
The Government, in the meantime, is advancing on the construction of 609 new homes specifically designed for public servants in the country.
“These new housing units are part of our broader efforts to address Ghana’s housing deficit, which is currently estimated at 1.8 million units,” Works and Housing Minister Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah said in September.
“Decent housing enriches the lives of our public servants. It provides them with dignity and enables them to perform their duties effectively.”
The construction of these homes is being undertaken under the District Housing Programme, which aims to meet the housing needs of public sector employees, including teachers, nurses, police officers, and other essential workers, particularly those assigned to rural and underserved areas.
“Our public servants deserve quality housing that fosters a conducive environment for their work and family life,” Minister Nkrumah said.
“The new homes will be constructed in various districts across the country, ensuring accessibility for those in rural areas.”
