The event, held on Monday, November 25, 2024, also included a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 4, which aims to deliver an additional 800 homes, bringing the total to 1,872 units.

The project, originally launched in 2006 under former President John Agyekum Kufuor, had stalled during the Mills and Mahama administrations due to insufficient government investment. However, it has been revived under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration, fulfilling its promise to provide quality and affordable housing for Ghanaians.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Bawumia reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing Ghana’s 1.8 million housing deficit through innovative strategies.

He emphasized the critical role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in driving sustainable housing development and unveiled plans for a “Decade of Housing Programme.”

“We have seen the transformative impact of the ‘Year of Roads.’ What we now envision is a ‘Decade of Housing’ to address Ghana’s pressing housing needs. Using the public-private partnership model, as we’ve done with the National Home Ownership Fund, we aim to significantly reduce the housing deficit,” he said.

Dr. Bawumia also highlighted the economic importance of a robust housing and mortgage market, noting that advanced economies leverage trillions of dollars through these sectors to stabilize and grow their economies.

In addition to the Kpone project, Dr. Bawumia toured ongoing construction at Phases 2 and 3 of the National Housing Fund (NHF) estates nearby, which will add 534 new homes to the national housing stock.

The Vice President further emphasized the NPP government’s commitment to building a vibrant housing sector, creating jobs, and boosting economic growth should they secure a mandate in the upcoming elections.

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The devastating incident occurred around 11:20 pm on Friday, reducing about ten wooden structures to ashes.

Among the victims were a 27-year-old man, a 14-year-old girl, an 11-year-old boy, and a 2-year-old baby.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service successfully doused the fire after it tore through the area.

A neighbour who witnessed the heartbreaking incident shared details with Adom News, describing the intensity of the fire.

According to him, attempts to rescue the victims were futile due to the rapid spread of the flames.

The PRO of Devtraco Fire Station, ADO1 Bright Nana Sarfo said investigations are ongoing to establish the cause of the fire.

The entire community remains in shock and mourning as authorities work to uncover the full details behind this tragedy.

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This discovery led to the arrest of two West African nationals, whom residents claimed were holding 12 other nationals captive, on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

During the operation, 15 laptops were retrieved from a five-bedroom house where 12 Nigerians aged 18 to 30 were allegedly subjected to unspeakable horrors and coerced into engaging in cyber-crime for sustenance by two ring leaders.

Residents speculate that these 12 individuals believed to have been trafficked from Nigeria, were forcibly held captive by their Nigerian captors.

A continuous disturbance from within the compound left neighbours uneasy, compelling them to raise an alarm that ultimately led to the apprehension of all 14 occupants.

“We witnessed from the window that the person was signalling for help. He looked extremely weak. It was somewhat obscured by the net covering the burglar-proof. This alarmed us, so we informed the area’s Assembly Member, who summoned the police,” a resident shared.

According to the community members, these victims, appearing malnourished, were compelled to engage in cyber-crime as a trade-off for sustenance.

An eyewitness noted, “When the two police motorbikes arrived and forced their way into the house, they discovered 12 individuals who seemed hungry, their complexion almost pale, as though they were held captive. It was a dire situation. They were placed there, hungry. If they didn’t secure clients, hunger awaited. They needed to work and deceive clients online before they could eat.

“It was undoubtedly against their will. One of the victims mentioned that they were confined there without food,” noted another resident.

Prince Jacob Adjorvor, Assembly Member for Sebrepor Electoral Area, confirmed the incident during an interview with Joy News.

“A combined team of police and military personnel was called in; we reached an agreement and proceeded. Upon entry, we counted 12 young men, along with their alleged leader, and approximately 15 laptops.

“These items were seized and subsequently transferred to the Emefs Police Station.

However, due to immigration-related concerns, they were later sent to the Tema Regional Police Command in the evening.