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Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources

Also known as: MWHWR

Ministry overseeing housing finance, water resources, and flood mitigation; currently implementing National Mortgage Scheme and VIRAL framework for housing strategy.

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October 2026
5 OctJoy Online
… The figures were contained in a joint statement issued by the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources and the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to mark World Habitat Day 2026. …
Only 5% of Ghanaians can afford housing without support – Gov’t
5 OctJoy Online
… inclusive housing accessible to more Ghanaians, as the country joins the international community to commemorate World Habitat Day 2026 under the theme “Adequate Housing for All.” In a joint statement issued on Monday, October 5, the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources …
Gov’t outlines measures to expand access to affordable housing as Ghana marks World Habitat Day
2 OctJoy Online
… He said those interventions are aimed at supporting the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to mitigate future flooding. …
Friday’s beachfront demolition was carried out at Labadi Beach Hotel’s request, not for flood mitigation – Stan Dogbe
September 2026
30 SeptJoy Online
… The conference is being organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance; the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources; the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs; the Bank of Ghana; and Shelter Afrique Development Bank. …
President Mahama to open housing finance conference in Accra on October 7
7 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
Contractors who abandon government projects or leave construction sites idle without credible justification will be blacklisted and barred from bidding for future contracts under the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, the sector Minister, Ahmed Ibrahim, has warned. …
Minister puts contractors on notice over abandoned projects
1 SeptJoy Online
… President Mahama nominated Mr Ayariga on August 7 to replace Ahmed Ibrahim, who was reassigned to the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources. …
Mahama Ayariga calls for major overhaul of Ghana’s waste management system
August 2026
26 AugJoy Online
… The latest changes come weeks after President Mahama carried out a ministerial reshuffle that saw Kenneth Gilbert Adjei moved from the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to the Ministry of Defence, while Ahmed Ibrahim was reassigned from the Local Government, Chieftai …
Mahama makes fresh changes to government; Pelpuo, Brogya Genfi reassigned
9 AugJoy Online
… ssroots political engagement. “He’s up there as a Member of Parliament who understands the rigours of Parliament, but not necessarily a local politician like Ahmed,” he said, referring to Ibrahim Ahmed, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources …
Mireku Duker questions Mahama Ayariga’s grassroots experience for Local Government Ministry role
7 AugJoy Online
… Kenneth Adjei, who previously headed the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, has been appointed Defence Minister, a move confirmed by the Presidency on Friday. …
This Saturday on Prime Insight: Ministerial reshuffle, democracy debate take centre stage
7 AugJoy Online
Newly appointed Minister of Defence Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has pledged to approach his new assignment with renewed energy and a deep sense of duty, following his move from the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources. …
Kenneth Adjei embraces new defence role, pledges ‘renewed energy’

Society

Only 5% of Ghanaians can afford housing without government support

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The government reports that only about 5% of Ghanaians can afford housing without assistance, while 60% require state-facilitated support and 30% cannot secure housing even with government subsidies. The government attributes the housing challenge to high land prices, rising construction costs, and limited access to affordable finance, and is implementing a National Mortgage Scheme offering financing at approximately 8.4% per annum with repayment periods up to 20 years.

5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

Only 5% of Ghanaians can afford housing without government support
The government reports that only about 5% of Ghanaians can afford housing without assistance, while 60% require state-facilitated support and 30% cannot secure housing even with government subsidies. The government attributes the housing challenge to high land prices, rising construction costs, and limited access to affordable finance, and is implementing a National Mortgage Scheme offering financing at approximately 8.4% per annum with repayment periods up to 20 years.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Government commits to expanding affordable housing access
Ghana's government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to decent, safe, affordable and inclusive housing as the country marks World Habitat Day 2026. According to government-cited data, only about 5% of Ghanaians can secure housing without assistance, while approximately 60% require state-facilitated support and 30% remain unable to access housing even with government subsidies.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

Labadi beachfront demolition was hotel request, not flood mitigation
Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe clarified that Friday's demolition of structures along the beachfront near Labadi Beach Hotel was carried out at the hotel's request under National Security supervision, not as part of the government's flood mitigation exercise. The hotel requested the operation, saying the structures including Polo Beach Club were affecting its safety, tranquillity, reputation and visitor experience.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

President Mahama to open national housing finance conference
President John Dramani Mahama will open a National Conference on Housing Finance in Accra on October 7–8, convened by the National Homeownership Fund to address financing challenges limiting access to affordable housing. The event will bring together stakeholders from government, financial institutions, the private sector, and civil society to explore financing models and reforms to improve housing access for low- and middle-income households.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

Minister warns contractors of blacklisting for abandoned projects
The Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources has warned that contractors who abandon government projects or leave construction sites idle without credible justification will be blacklisted and barred from bidding for future contracts. The ministry will inspect major projects nationwide and terminate, repackage, and re-award contracts where contractors cannot provide satisfactory explanations for delays or have abandoned sites.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 1 September

Mahama Ayariga calls for major waste management system overhaul
Newly appointed Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs Mahama Ayariga has called for a major overhaul of Ghana's waste management system to make collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal more efficient, following a tour of waste management facilities in the Greater Accra Region.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

Mahama reassigns Labour Minister Pelpuo to presidential post
President John Mahama has reassigned Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo to the Office of the President as Minister of State in charge of Special Initiatives, with Emmanuel Agyekum moving from the Special Initiatives portfolio to take over the Labour Ministry.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 9 August

Duker questions Ayariga's grassroots experience for Local Government Ministry
Former Tarkwa MP Mireku Duker has questioned whether newly appointed Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has sufficient grassroots political experience for the role, arguing that the ministry requires a leader with strong understanding of local politics and community-level governance rather than just parliamentary experience.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

Prime Insight programme examines ministerial reshuffle, democracy governance
A Joy Prime programme on Saturday, August 8, 2026, will discuss President Mahama's ministerial reshuffle—including Kenneth Gilbert Adjei's appointment as Defence Minister and moves of other officials—and renewed claims of threats to democratic governance, featuring political commentators and analysts.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenneth Adjei appointed Defence Minister, pledges renewed energy
Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, newly appointed Minister of Defence, has pledged to approach his role with renewed energy and a deep sense of duty following his transfer from the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources. He expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and said he was optimistic about the new assignment.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Defence Minister-designate Adjei should prioritise GAF personnel welfare
A KAIPTC security lecturer has urged Defence Minister-designate Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, who was reassigned from Works, Housing and Water Resources, to make the welfare of Ghana Armed Forces personnel his foremost priority, citing accommodation, remuneration, career progression and gender concerns as critical issues.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama nominates Rawlings and Ayariga as Ministers of State
President John Dramani Mahama has announced ministerial nominations and reassignments, including Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings as Minister of State at the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, and Mahama Ayariga as Minister of State at the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. The changes also include the reassignment of Kenneth Gilbert Adjei to the Ministry of Defence and Ahmed Ibrahim to the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ahmed Ibrahim becomes Works, Housing, Water Resources Minister
President Mahama has reassigned Ahmed Ibrahim, the Member of Parliament for Banda Constituency, from the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to head the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, replacing Kenneth Gilbert Adjei.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama names Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as Defence Minister
President John Dramani Mahama has reassigned Kenneth Gilbert Adjei from the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to the Ministry of Defence to replace the late Dr Edward Omane Boamah, who died in a military helicopter crash. The nomination has been submitted to Parliament for approval in accordance with the 1992 Constitution.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama nominates Zanetor Rawlings as Environment Minister
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, Klottey Korle MP, as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, and Mahama Ayariga, Bawku Central MP, as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. The nominations were submitted to Parliament on Friday, August 7, 2026, and require parliamentary approval before the appointees can assume office.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

Ghana launches VIRAL framework to strengthen housing strategy
Ghana's Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources has begun a comprehensive assessment of the country's housing and urban development strategy using the VIRAL framework, in collaboration with the National Homeownership Fund and Shelter Afrique Development Bank. The initiative aims to strengthen institutional coordination, deepen affordable housing investment, enhance the housing finance ecosystem, and reduce the national housing deficit.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

Mid-year budget review analysis compares infrastructure spending
An analysis compares Ghana's 2026 budget commitments against first-half 2026 reported figures from the mid-year fiscal policy review, examining infrastructure spending and other sectoral allocations with citations to both budget documents and their appendices.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

Government to fund permanent flood solution in 2027 budget
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced that President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to develop a comprehensive solution to recurring flooding in Accra and other flood-prone areas, with additional resources being made available for ongoing dredging and drain construction, while broader funding for a permanent solution will be captured in the 2027 budget.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

Minister urges Parliament to prioritise flood control funding
Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education and MP for Tamale South, has urged Parliament to allocate adequate resources to the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to tackle Ghana's recurring flooding challenges, emphasising that the problem requires collective responsibility and long-term investment rather than partisan approaches.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

Ghana Institution of Engineering proposes 19-point flood-control plan
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has issued a position statement calling for sweeping reforms to address Ghana's recurring flooding, proposing a 19-point plan spanning immediate, medium and long-term actions. The statement, released after recent floods in Accra killed at least 12 people and displaced thousands, emphasizes that Ghana has sufficient technical knowledge to solve the problem but lacks implementation of established solutions.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP criticises government flood response, demands stronger action
The New Patriotic Party has criticised the government's handling of flooding that hit parts of Accra and surrounding communities on Monday, arguing that the government has failed to respond effectively to the recurring disaster and calling for long-term solutions rather than public relations activities. The NPP also contended that splitting flood management responsibility between two ministries has resulted in poor coordination and ineffective command structure.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mahama announces drainage-clearing plan after June 29 floods
President John Mahama extended sympathies to families affected by June 29 floods in Accra, Tema and nearby communities, and announced that every MMDA working with the Ministry of Works would identify and remove structures obstructing major drainage channels. He stressed that lasting solutions to perennial flooding would require a collective national effort and responsible attitudes towards sanitation and waste disposal.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 29 June

Mahama orders removal of structures blocking waterways nationwide
President Mahama has announced a nationwide exercise to remove illegal structures obstructing waterways and drainage channels, citing encroachment on wetlands and indiscriminate waste disposal as major contributors to recurring floods in Accra and other parts of the country.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama orders emergency relief funds for Accra flood victims
President Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance to release funds from the Contingency Fund for thousands of residents affected by floods in the Greater Accra Region that killed at least nine people and destroyed homes, businesses and public infrastructure. The President conducted an aerial assessment and committed to both immediate relief and longer-term measures to address perennial flooding.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP criticizes government's approach to recurring floods in Accra
The New Patriotic Party has condemned the NDC government for "fiddling" with national anti-flood interventions following severe downpours that submerged parts of Accra on 29 June 2026, affecting the N1 Highway, Achimota, Kaneshie, Weija, and other areas. The opposition party argued the government is paying lip service to flood control needs rather than implementing genuine solutions.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

PURC and Works Ministry advance water sector regulatory reforms
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission and Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources are working to develop a regulatory and licensing framework for water service providers, including a Clean Drinking Water Services Act, to address long-standing challenges in service delivery and tariff management.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 7 June

Housing Minister announces crackdown on illegal flood-prone structures in Accra
Works, Housing and Water Resources Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei announced plans to remove unauthorised structures in flood-prone areas across Accra and raise the Dome Pillar Two bridge to improve stormwater capacity following heavy flooding that inundated parts of the capital.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Government pledges intensified efforts to address flooding after rains
Following heavy rains that have damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure in Accra and other parts of the country, the Government has pledged to intensify efforts to address persistent flooding challenges and support recovery efforts in affected communities.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 6 June

Government activates flood response, attributes cause to human activities
The Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources has activated emergency response measures in flood-affected communities across Accra and other parts of the country following successive heavy rains, working with partner agencies to deploy response teams, provide relief items, assess infrastructure damage, and intensify drainage maintenance.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

Ghana launches $182m energy efficiency plan for public institutions
Ghana launched a $182 million Public Facilities Energy Sustainability Action Plan to improve energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption in Ministries, Departments and Agencies through renewable energy adoption and efficient energy management. Implemented by the Energy Commission with German support, the plan aims to enhance financial sustainability in the energy sector and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →