The Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu III, has urged the government and the State Housing Company Limited (SHC) to ensure the Dedesua Green City Affordable Housing Project in Kumasi is completed. Ghanaians are expecting real results, not just announcements. The traditional leader spoke at the project's groundbreaking ceremony on May 9, 2026. This project aims to provide much-needed housing solutions.
Many government projects start with fanfare but never finish. The Mamponghene highlighted this common issue. He stated that people want to see projects executed and accountability. The Asantehene released over 200 acres of land for this affordable housing initiative 16 years ago. Past administrations of SHC failed to start construction on this land. The current administration is praised for reviving the project.
This housing project is part of a larger national effort to reduce Ghana's housing deficit. The deficit is now over 1.8 million housing units. The government wants to speed up housing delivery nationwide. The Dedesua Green City Project also focuses on environmentally sustainable urban development. It includes green building concepts due to climate change concerns. Sustainability in housing is now essential, not optional.
The Managing Director of SHC, John Sherif Bawa, assured attendees that the project is beyond the planning stage. Financing is secured, and timelines are set. The first phase will deliver 214 housing units. These homes will include two-bedroom and three-bedroom detached houses. This phase should be completed by the end of the fourth quarter of 2027. The full development will eventually provide 1,067 housing units on the 200-acre site over five years. The homes will vary in size and style to suit different income levels.
Mr. Bawa also made a specific funding request. He asked President Mahama for support from the government's Big Push infrastructure programme. The request is for GHS 100 million. This money is needed to fund roads, drainage, and sewage systems. These are called horizontal infrastructure. Government support for this infrastructure will help SHC keep housing prices lower than market rates. This makes the homes more affordable for many Ghanaians.
The Mamponghene issued a stern warning about land encroachment. He told chiefs and individuals not to occupy or allocate parts of the land without permission. Any actions to delay or disrupt the project will not be tolerated. He advised anyone with land disputes to contact the Asantehene directly. The government is committed to sustainable housing development across the country.
SHC has also partnered with Republic Bank Ghana and Ecobank Ghana Limited. These partnerships aim to help first-time homebuyers secure mortgages. SHC expects to finish 300 housing units in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi by the end of 2026. They are also building seven regional offices for the Ghana Immigration Service. Work will restart on stalled projects in Koforidua. Similar developments are planned for Wa and Tamale. The large housing project at Pokuase, with 1,544 apartments, is also being revised and should restart by the third quarter of 2026.