President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to delivering affordable housing with the revival of the stalled Saglemi Housing Project, announcing that developer LMI Holdings will complete the first 700 units by March 2027.
Inspecting the site in the Greater Accra Region on Thursday, the President disclosed that the first phase of 1,500 units is expected to be completed by December 2027, forming part of the original 5,000‑unit estate conceived under the late President John Evans Atta Mills.
The project had stalled following a change in government, leaving the site vulnerable to vandalism and theft of fittings, cables, and other installations. President Mahama explained that Government’s decision to partner with the private sector led to the selection of LMI Holdings to undertake the redevelopment.
“From what you have seen today, this estate is going to become a modern and conducive residential community for thousands of Ghanaian families,” he said, urging prospective homeowners to register promptly once the sales portal opens, as demand is expected to be high.
The President noted that industries along the corridor, particularly around Tema and the Dawa Industrial Park, could also acquire units for workers, positioning Saglemi as both a residential and industrial hub.
Beyond housing, he highlighted supporting infrastructure, including the dualisation of the Aflao road and a planned railway connection to transport passengers and cargo from Tema Port to the industrial park. These developments, he said, align with Government’s vision for a Green Digital City.
President Mahama expressed confidence in the developer’s delivery timeline, stating: “It is my hope that shortly after Christmas, around Easter next year, we shall gather here to commission the first 700 housing units and hand them over to homeowners. Then, in December next year, we shall return once again to commission the remaining units, completing the first phase of 1,500 houses.”
He added that work would subsequently commence on the remaining 3,500 units, linking the project to Government’s broader housing agenda. He revealed that GH¢500 million has already been allocated to the District Housing Scheme, with construction expected to begin in selected districts as part of a national housing programme to be announced in the next budget.
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