Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, clarified that the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project is unsuitable for relocating Akosombo Spillage victims due to inhabitable conditions.

He emphasized the government's commitment to providing affected residents with housing equipped with essential amenities like clean water, electricity, and sewage facilities.

Nkrumah's statement came in response to queries from the North Tongu MP regarding the lack of accommodation for victims of recent VRA-induced floods at the Saglemi Housing Project.

He assured the House of the government's dedication to securing suitable accommodation for the victims.

“Mr Speaker, one of the key considerations by Government in providing accommodation for people affected by the Spillage is to ensure that they are provided with facilities that guarantees their access to potable water, electricity and basic sewage system. The Saglemi Affordable Housing Project is currently not habitable. Electricity and water have not yet been extended to the site. In addition, the site lacks basic sewage system, making it uninhabitable in its current state.”

“Mr Speaker, I assure this August House of Government's commitment to facilitate access to decent accommodation for people affected by the dam spillage. Accordingly, provision has been made in the 2024 Budget to provide support to the victims, including the provision of housing.

"In preparation for the government intervention, the Ministry of Works and Housing has engaged Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUSPA) and a roadmap has been drawn for the provision of low-cost housing,” he said.