President John Dramani Mahama has officially cut the sod for the construction of the Green City Project at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region, as part of efforts to help address Ghana’s growing housing deficit.
The project, which sits on a 200-acre piece of land, is expected to provide 1,067 residential units aimed at offering affordable housing for Ghanaians.
Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony, President Mahama acknowledged the country’s housing challenges, noting that Ghana currently faces a deficit of more than 1.5 million housing units.
According to him, years of poor planning, rising land prices, increasing construction costs, and limited access to long-term financing have all contributed to the situation.
The President also expressed concern about the rapid growth of slums and urbanisation, saying many Ghanaians continue to live in poor housing conditions.
He warned that the housing crisis could worsen if urgent measures are not taken.
President Mahama stressed that his administration remains committed to providing decent and affordable housing, explaining that better housing would improve public health, educational outcomes, productivity, and community stability.
As part of the government’s broader housing agenda, he revealed that efforts are ongoing to complete the Saglemi Housing Project while new social housing projects are also expected to be rolled out across various districts to make home ownership more accessible.
“A nation that is seeking development must house its people with dignity. We are therefore implementing a comprehensive housing agenda that addresses supply, improves affordability, strengthens tenant protection, and reforms housing finance to reflect the reality of Ghanaian incomes,” he said.
