Initiating An 8,000-unit Affordable Housing Project, Akufo

The decision to start a new housing project rather than pursuing the Saglemi Housing project, which had encountered difficulties and had been on hold since 2016 under the John Mahama administration, has been addressed by President Nana Akufo-Addo. President Akufo-Addo made the government's justification clear during the sod-cutting event for the National Affordable Housing Project on Tuesday, August 1. He stressed that the government would have accrued more debt had the Saglemi Housing Project been completed. He acknowledged the obstacles and delays that were faced throughout the project's execution and said that the Ghana Police Service's Criminal Investigations Division was looking into the project's budget and scope of work, which would result in criminal court proceedings. President Akufo-Addo announced that an additional $46 million will be needed to finish infrastructural works, like as water, power, and drainage, in order to reduce flooding and maintain good infrastructure. Additionally, $68 million would be required for the completion of the structures and necessary onsite infrastructure, such as sewage treatment facilities, waste holding bays, and the establishment of civic and socioeconomic institutions including schools, clinics, and stores. The Cabinet gave the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Francis Asenso-Boakye, the order to investigate involving the private sector to complete the Saglemi housing project at its current value without imposing any further cost on the government in light of the thorough evaluation of the Saglemi project, its location, and its viability. This strategy aims to ensure successful housing delivery and effective implementation. Other stories AUDITOR-GENERAL UNCOVERS GH¢15.1BN FINANCIAL IRREGULARITIES IN PUBLIC BOARD’S, CORPORATIONS. AKUFO-ADDO’S MALADMINISTRATION, A BIG THREAT TO GHANA’S DEMOCRACY – MAHAMA. COUPLE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ACCIDENT INVOLVING 4 CARS ON KASOA CAPE COAST HIGHWAY. C/R:BAWUMIA’S POLICE CONVOY KNOCKED DOWN OKADA RIDER, AT GOMOA BUDUATTA. Stakeholder Consultation On Electric Vehicle Policy And Implementation Framework Held.