Access to Accommodation for Public Sector Workers Difficult Due to Low Earnings — Rehoboth CEO

Introduction:
At the grand opening of Rehoboth Knightsbridge in Kwabenya, CEO of Rehoboth Properties Ltd., Gideon Ayiku Akrofi, raised serious concerns about the affordability of housing for Ghana’s public sector workers. He emphasised the need for urgent government action to make home ownership possible for the people who serve the country every day.

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Speaking to dignitaries, stakeholders, and media at the event, Mr. Akrofi highlighted that low earnings and limited financial support have made it nearly impossible for the average public sector worker to access decent housing.

“Currently, only about 71 public sector workers, including 51 parliamentary staff, have been able to secure a home at Rehoboth Knightsbridge and that’s only because of the support from the Parliamentary Service Board through the Ghana Housing Fund,” he revealed.

While acknowledging this as a step in the right direction, the CEO called for a comprehensive review of government-backed financing schemes. These, he argued, are essential to unlocking homeownership opportunities for both private and public sector employees.

“Government must rethink its risk model and financing support. Without such reforms, we cannot expect to see large-scale impact in addressing the national housing deficit,” he stated.

Mr. Akrofi urged policymakers to extend the same level of support given to foreign developers to local private companies, including import tax waivers on building materials. He emphasised that such relief would help cushion local builders against the rising cost of construction caused by the volatility of the cedi-dollar exchange rate.

“To truly bridge the gap, we need fair incentives. Local developers must be empowered to compete and contribute meaningfully to the housing sector.”

He further advocated for legislation and tax incentive schemes that support affordable housing, noting that the solution lies in effective public–private partnerships.

“Solving the housing deficit is not a one-sided duty. It requires shared responsibility and when private and public sectors partner, the results can be transformative,” he concluded.

Conclusion:
The call from Rehoboth’s CEO underscores a national issue: the inability of public servants to own homes in a fast-growing, high-demand housing market. With government reform and industry-wide collaboration, affordable housing can become a reality, not just a dream, for those who keep Ghana running.