My gov’t will tackle Ghana’s housing deficit by building low-cost houses across the country – Mahama

John Dramani Mahama [File Photo]

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has laid down his plans to tackle Ghana’s housing deficit when he becomes President again.

At a meeting with the National Tenants Union on Thursday, June 28, the NDC leader said his next government will build low-cost houses nationwide to address the problem.

John Dramani Mahama indicated that his government will develop social housing that will be affordable and accessible for ordinary Ghanaians.

“Housing is a crucial need, and my government will work tirelessly to develop SOCIAL HOUSING that is truly affordable and accessible for ordinary Ghanaians. That will be one of my legacies as President,” John Dramani Mahama said.

During the discussions with the National Tenants Union, the NDC flagbearer assured that he would also push for the Rent Control Bill to be passed into law.

This he notes will prevent tenants from being unfairly burdened with paying more than one year's rent in advance.

“I deeply empathise with the 19 million people in Ghana who are renting and committed to building a brighter future for all Ghanaians, with housing being a pivotal aspect of that,” John Dramani Mahama said in a post on Facebook after the meeting.