The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has promised to prioritise the passage of the Rent Control Bill if elected in the December 7 polls.
The bill’s passage will prevent landlords from demanding more than a year’s rent advance from prospective tenants.
Mahama said he empathises with renters who have to pay huge sums as rent advance.
According to the former president, when passed, the bill will alleviate the renters’ financial burden.
In a Facebook post on Friday, June 28, 2024, John Mahama said that with about 19 million Ghanaians renting homes in the country, providing affordable housing options is a top priority.
He said improving the housing conditions of Ghanaians is a significant part of his vision for Ghana’s future.
Mahama said his government would be relentless in providing social housing options for Ghanaians that are both affordable and accessible to ordinary Ghanaians.
