… In a strongly worded statement released on Saturday, May 9, the group threw its full weight behind Mr Frederick Opoku and the Rent Control Department, as they move to confront a housing market they claim is rigged against the average Ghanaian student. …
Economic Fighters League slams ₵24k hostel fees at University of GhanaGhana Minute.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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Frederick Opoku
Also known as: Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku
Acting Rent Commissioner overseeing Ghana's rental sector enforcement and hostel accommodation standards as of May 2026.
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- May 2026
Society
Housing prices should align with income categories, rent commissioner says
The News
Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku defended housing and hostel pricing structures around university campuses, arguing that landlords and property owners operate within different income tiers that should determine accommodation costs. He also stressed the importance of using local building materials to reduce costs and strengthen the local industry.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Yesterday
Housing prices should align with income categories, rent commissioner says
Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku defended housing and hostel pricing structures around university campuses, arguing that landlords and property owners operate within different income tiers that should determine accommodation costs. He also stressed the importance of using local building materials to reduce costs and strengthen the local industry.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Rent Commissioner questions profitability of expensive hostel projects
The Commissioner of the Rent Control Department argues that housing developers must consider the income levels and economic circumstances of their target market, rather than building high-cost projects that exploit vulnerable groups such as students. He stressed that responsible investment decisions and a market-sensitive approach to housing provision are essential to ensure fairness in Ghana's rental sector.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Rent Commissioner calls for local building materials to lower housing costs
The Commissioner of the Rent Control Department has urged real estate developers to prioritise locally sourced construction materials to reduce rental charges, arguing that reliance on imported materials drives up construction and rental costs, particularly for students and low-income earners.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Rent Commissioner calls for crackdown on dollar-priced rentals
The Rent Control Commissioner has expressed concern about increasing use of US dollars to price rent in Ghana, calling the practice unacceptable and contrary to legal tender regulations. He said his office would deepen collaboration with the Bank of Ghana to enforce compliance and protect the integrity of Ghana's rental and financial systems.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Hostel rents must undergo scientific assessment, Rent Commissioner says
Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku says private hostel accommodation charges must be subjected to proper and scientific assessment processes to ensure fairness for both investors and students, while acknowledging investors' concerns about recovering construction costs and loan expenses.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Acting Rent Commissioner criticises bundled utility charges in student hostels
Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku has accused private hostel operators of exploiting students by bundling utility charges into fixed accommodation fees rather than allowing students to pay directly for their own electricity consumption. He argues the practice is unfair in shared accommodation where students have different usage levels and inflates rental costs under the guise of operational expenses.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Rent Act specifies tenant cost of rent assessments—Acting Commissioner
Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku has defended the legal basis for rental property assessments, stating that Ghana's Rent Act clearly outlines that tenants bear the costs of rent assessments and sets specific procedures for applications and reviews. He noted that rent officers cannot entertain repeated assessment applications unless there is evidence of changed circumstances, fraud, fresh evidence, or previous injustice, and that the Minister is empowered to assess recoverable rents for premises established using public funds.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Rent Commissioner warns of lawlessness in Ghana's rental sector
The Commissioner of the Rent Control Department has raised concerns about a growing culture of lawlessness in Ghana's property and rental sector, citing landlords and developers who disregard legal frameworks by charging exorbitant rents in US dollars rather than the local currency.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Acting Rent Commissioner questions use of dollars in Ghana's rental market
Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku has criticised landlords and property owners for advertising and charging rents in US dollars despite the cedi being Ghana's legal tender, calling the practice unlawful and a sign of weak enforcement of financial regulations. The Rent Control Department is engaging the Bank of Ghana to help curb dollarisation in the property sector.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Landlords must assess rentals fairly, says acting rent commissioner
Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku says landlords cannot arbitrarily set rental prices without proper assessment as required by law, criticizing "lawlessness" in Ghana's rental market where tenants face arbitrary pricing and advance payment demands in cities like Accra and Kumasi.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Sunday 10 May
Economic Fighters League condemns high hostel fees at UG
The Students Command of the Economic Fighters League has condemned hostel accommodation charges at the University of Ghana, citing private operators charging as much as GH₵24,000 for single rooms and GH₵10,000 each for shared spaces, and calling it a social crisis that excludes ordinary students.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →