The National Tenants Union of Ghana (NATUG) has publicly endorsed the housing policies of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after assessing the proposals of various political parties.
NATUG in a statement commended the NDC’s plans to reform the Rent Control Department into an independent Rent Authority, as well as its commitment to introducing low-interest rent advance schemes and promoting affordable housing options.
In contrast, NATUG criticised the housing policies of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), describing them as “recycled, unfulfilled, and broken.” This endorsement comes after NDC presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama pledged to prioritise low-cost housing for Ghanaians.
NATUG expressed that the NDC’s housing policies align with its objectives, declaring its support for the party.
The union also urged the NDC to implement these policies if elected, with the promise to hold Mahama accountable by 2028 if he wins the upcoming elections. NATUG emphasized that the full implementation of these policies is necessary to address the ongoing housing challenges faced by many Ghanaians.