General News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has said that Ghana continues to face a significant housing challenge, estimated at over 1.8 million housing units. The situation has been worsened by affordability constraints, which limit access to decent housing for many low- and middle-income earners. According to the minister, rapid urbanisation is intensifying the problem, with more than half of the country’s population now living in urban areas. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Minister of Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, painted a worrying picture of the country’s housing situation. Why government is taking cautious approach to Accra-Kumasi Expressway – AgbodzaHe noted that housing supply has failed to keep pace with growing demand, resulting in escalating property prices and the rapid proliferation of informal settlements.

Source: GhanaWeb January 29, 2026 11:03 UTC