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Oppong Nkrumah Calls for Transparency in Saglemi Housing Project Sales

Ghana's Minister of Works and Housing, Oppong Nkrumah, calls for transparency in Saglemi housing project sales, sparking controversy among investors.

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Saglemi Housing project: There needs to be a transparent sales model - Oppong Nkrumah

Oppong Nkrumah Calls for Transparency in Saglemi Housing Project Sales

Oppong Nkrumah, a former Works and Housing Minister, has called for transparency in the sales of the Saglemi Housing Project. This comes after President John Mahama's inspection of the project, with developers targeting the completion of 700 homes by March 2027.

Investor Selection Process to Be Transparent

According to Oppong Nkrumah, the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project will be transparent to eliminate any perception of corruption. This assurance comes after the project's progress demonstrated the importance of private-sector participation. In an interview, Oppong Nkrumah said the events surrounding Saglemi vindicate the private-sector participation model. He urged for faster PPP.

The Saglemi Housing project has been making progress, with developers targeting the completion of 700 homes by March 2027. Oppong Nkrumah has assured that the investor selection process will be transparent, eliminating any perception of corruption.

Progress Validates Private-Sector Approach

The progress towards completing the Saglemi Housing Project demonstrates the importance of private-sector participation, according to Oppong Nkrumah. The project's success has validated the private-sector approach, which has been a key aspect of Ghana's development strategy. Oppong Nkrumah has argued that the events surrounding Saglemi demonstrate the importance of private-sector participation in housing projects.

Ten companies have expressed interest in the Saglemi Housing Project. The TDC Company, which has done over a thousand housing units between 2020 and now, has been mentioned as one of the interested parties.

Calls for Transparency in Sales

Oppong Nkrumah's call for transparency in the sales of the Saglemi Housing Project is a timely reminder of the need for accountability in government projects. The Saglemi Housing Project has been plagued by controversy and delays, and Oppong Nkrumah's assurance that the investor selection process will be transparent is a welcome development. However, the question remains: what happens next?

The Saglemi Housing Project is expected to be completed by March 2027, with developers targeting the completion of 700 homes. Oppong Nkrumah's call for transparency in the sales of the project is a crucial step towards ensuring that the project is completed successfully and that the interests of all stakeholders are protected.


Source: 3News

Isaac Nana Yaw Annor

Isaac Nana Yaw Annor, popularly known as King Bygone, is a Ghanaian blogger, publicist and digital publisher, and the editor of Accra Posts. He started out with an entertainment blog, wrote more than 389 articles for Opera News, and worked alongside broadcaster Abeiku Santana on media and publicity from 2016 to 2024. He founded The Gospel Post, We Post Weddings, Nsemwokrom, AfroYard and Culture Gossip, and is a certified software engineer (ALX Africa). Avance Media named him among the Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

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