The National Tenants’ Union of Ghana has vowed to take legal action and stage protests against the proposed private partnership for completing the Saglemi Housing Project.
On April 17, 2024, the Ministry of Works and Housing invited private proposals for finishing and operationalizing the project.
The sector minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, promised a transparent process to avoid any suspicion of corruption.
Mr Nkrumah also reiterated the government’s dedication to finalising the project before the December elections, acknowledging the urgency to address the housing needs of the people.
However, the union in a statement issued by the General Secretary, Frederick Opoku, said the move will undermine the quest to provide affordable housing which is the objective of the project.
They have therefore urged the government to reconsider the decision or they will hold nationwide demonstrations, adopting a ‘one region, one demo’ approach to amplify our discontent.”
Meanwhile, the deadline and evaluation for the submission of proposals is from July 9 to 15, 2024.