Former President John Dramani Mahama has strongly criticized President Akufo-Addo over his decision to abandon the Saglemi Housing Project while allocating over GHc500 million to the National Cathedral project.

In a post on his Facebook account, the former President alleged that the government's decision to abandon the Saglemi Housing project was solely motivated by the fact that it was initiated during his own administration.

President Akufo-Addo conducted a sod-cutting ceremony on August 1st to launch the construction of 8,000 units of affordable houses with support from the private sector.

During the ceremony, President Akufo-Addo defended the decision to halt the Saglemi Housing Project, citing concerns about increased national debt if it were to be completed.

In response, former President Mahama criticized the government's approach, asserting that the inability to secure funding for the Saglemi housing project while channeling significant funds into the National Cathedral project is a "stinging insult to Ghanaians."

He argued that the government's priorities appear skewed, as it appears willing to invest in the grand National Cathedral initiative but neglects a housing project that aims to provide economical housing solutions for the people of Ghana.

“It is unacceptable for Akufo-Addo to spend over half a billion cedis on a national cathedral project that has ultimately failed due to corruption and is now abandoned, yet refuses to commit funds to complete a housing project that will benefit thousands of Ghanaian families.

“Knowing the NPP government, they did not want to complete the Saglemi housing project simply because it was initiated by John Mahama and an NDC administration.

“Leaders must always prioritise the well-being of their citizens and ensure that they benefit from government resources and projects, regardless of who initiated them.

“The misplaced priorities of a government that claim it is unable to raise money to complete the Saglemi housing project and yet is willing to spend half a billion cedis on the largest civil excavation in Africa is a humiliating slap in the face of Ghanaians who entrusted Akufo Addo with their mandate.

“Just think about the countless number of Ghanaian families who could have had decent living conditions over the past 7 years and the individuals who could have had a place to truly call home in Saglemi.