Flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has insisted on his commitment to support housing schemes for teachers when voted into power.
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This, he says, is to enable teachers to access proper accommodation upon retirement.
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“We are going to support the teacher’ associations to build for their members. Already, the associations have housing schemes for their members, so we will work with them.” he said
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Mr. Mahama further explained that, “if you are a teacher with twenty years to retirement, you can be involved in the arrangement where some amount is deducted from salaries”.
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According to the former President, the proposed accommodation of a two-bedroom apartment will be constructed at a location of the individual’s choice.
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Other professions with similar housing schemes will also receive support.
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Mr. Mahama made this promise at a Town Hall meeting at Nsawura in the Akontombra Constituency of the Western North Region.
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Upon the numerous requests received for affordable housing, the NDC has resolved to propose an affordable housing scheme in its manifesto for the 2024 elections.
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“I am talking about affordable housing, not those priced in dollars; that the prices increase with the rise of the dollar. We will price them in cedis so that everyone can afford it,” he said.
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The former President continues to give further explanation on the 24-hour economy policy which he says will be the game changer for the country.
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