Parliament calls for probe and completion of Saglemi houses 

Vincent Oppong Asamoah, Chair of Parliament’s Select Committee on Works and Housing, spoke to the media. He called for an immediate investigation into the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project. This project has been long-abandoned and needs swift action.

The housing project was meant to provide homes for over 1,000 families. Now, it lies in ruins, overtaken by nature and looters. During a recent visit, Mr. Asamoah described the scene as “heart-breaking.” He said it felt like a betrayal of public trust.

He noted that vital installations are being stolen while security personnel watch. “Each time I visit, the situation worsens,” he stated. Many light poles were intact before January 7; now they’re gone. “As a citizen of this country, you will never be happy with what we have seen here,” he added.

Mr. Asamoah expressed dissatisfaction with how the previous administration handled the project. He emphasized the need for accountability regarding nearly $200 million invested by the state.

Despite police protection at the site, theft and vandalism raise serious concerns about oversight. “We need to probe this,” he insisted. Someone must be held accountable for allowing this project to rot for almost nine years.

The committee plans to present a report to Parliament soon. Mr. Asamoah will ask the Speaker to visit the site for answers.

The Saglemi project has faced political and legal controversies that stalled its completion. However, there are recent efforts to revive it.

Kwesi Kodua from the Ministry of Housing reported on these developments. A competitive bidding process was conducted to find a private partner for completion.

Out of nine interested consortiums, five submitted bids after evaluation by Deloitte. The Quarm-LMI Consortium was selected for negotiations.

The government signed a "heads of terms" agreement outlining a joint venture arrangement based on existing asset value assessed by the Ghana Institute of Surveyors.

Other shortlisted firms included Afro Arab Properties Ltd., Dredge Masters-Titanium, Broll Ghana Ltd., and Masiltin Group.

Nana Ayew Afriyie, ranking member on the committee, stressed that this should be a national priority. He called for a clear path forward through private participation or competent state agencies like TDC.

“What matters most is completing the project so Ghanaians can benefit from their homes,” he said.

The committee will submit its findings and recommendations soon. They hope this renewed push will end neglect and deliver housing relief many families have awaited for nearly a decade.