The long-delayed Saglemi Affordable Housing Project is showing renewed signs of progress, with the government and private developer, LMI Holdings, assuring Ghanaians that the first 700 housing units will be completed and ready for commissioning by March 2027.
President John Dramani Mahama announced the timeline after inspecting ongoing redevelopment works at the Saglemi site in the Greater Accra Region. The project, which was originally conceived as a 5,000-unit affordable housing development, has remained stalled for several years due to legal, administrative and infrastructure challenges. ([Graphic Online][1])
## Developer pledges to deliver 700 units
Chief Executive Officer of LMI Holdings, Kojo Aduhene, gave a firm commitment that 700 housing units would be ready by March 2027.
He said the company was determined to restore confidence in the project and ensure that the development moves from years of delays to actual occupation by Ghanaian families.
According to the developer, work is progressing, with construction materials secured, site clearing underway and underground electrical cabling being installed.
LMI Holdings also expects to complete the first phase of 1,500 housing units by December 2027. The company has indicated its readiness to begin the sales process for prospective homeowners once the necessary arrangements are completed. ([Graphic Online][1])
## Water supply challenge being addressed
One of the major challenges that previously prevented the Saglemi homes from becoming habitable was the lack of essential infrastructure, particularly reliable water supply.
The developer says that issue is now being addressed through a new water treatment facility at Dawa. A pipeline connecting the facility to Saglemi has already been laid, while an overhead reservoir is nearing completion.
The facilities are expected to provide adequate water for residents of the estate once the homes become operational. ([Graphic Online][1])
## Digital infrastructure to form part of the new community
The revived Saglemi development is also expected to incorporate modern digital infrastructure.
LMI Holdings says fibre-optic cables are being extended from Dawa to Saglemi, with plans to provide high-speed internet connectivity to every home.
The developer also plans an internal communication system that will enable residents to connect with estate management and security services.
These measures are intended to make Saglemi more than just a housing estate by creating a modern residential community with essential digital and social infrastructure. ([Graphic Online][1])
## Railway connection proposed
Another major component of the broader development plan is a proposed railway connection linking Saglemi with the Dawa Industrial Zone and the wider Tema industrial enclave.
According to the developer, the railway could make commuting easier for residents who work in Tema and surrounding industrial communities.
It could also support movement between Saglemi and nearby areas such as Ashaiman and Afienya, while facilitating the transportation of industrial goods.
The proposal forms part of a wider vision to create a residential corridor where workers can live closer to employment centres instead of relying on long and congested road journeys. ([Graphic Online][1])
## From abandoned project to renewed housing opportunity
The Saglemi project was initiated under the late President John Evans Atta Mills as a 5,000-unit affordable housing development intended to help address Ghana's housing deficit.
However, the project eventually stalled after a change in government, followed by legal and investigative processes. Years of inactivity also exposed the partially completed estate to vandalism, with electrical cables, fittings, wash basins, bulbs and telecommunications infrastructure reportedly stolen. ([Graphic Online][1])
Government later pursued a private-sector arrangement to complete the development. Earlier official plans indicated that the project required substantial additional investment to make the partially completed units habitable, strengthening the case for private-sector participation. ([MWHWR][2])
In March 2026, the Works, Housing and Water Resources Ministry also confirmed that a strategic investor had been secured to help restart the stalled project. ([Ghana National Association][3])
## Mahama urges prospective homeowners to prepare
President Mahama has expressed optimism that the renewed project will eventually provide decent housing for thousands of Ghanaian families.
He said he hoped to return around March 2027 to inaugurate the first 700 completed units, followed by another commissioning in December for the remaining units in the first 1,500-unit phase. ([Graphic Online][1])
The President also encouraged prospective homeowners to prepare for registration once the official sales portal becomes available, noting that demand could be high due to increasing industrial activity around Tema and the Dawa Industrial Park.
Financial institutions are also expected to support prospective homeowners through mortgage products, while the Home Ownership Fund is expected to assist with deposits and affordable mortgage financing. ([Graphic Online][1])
## A test of government and private-sector commitment
The new completion timeline has generated renewed public interest in a project that has become symbolic of Ghana's long-running housing challenges.
The March 2027 deadline will therefore be an important test of the government's partnership with LMI Holdings and the developer's public commitment to deliver.
If the first 700 units are completed as promised, the milestone could mark a significant turning point for Saglemi and provide a model for reviving other stalled housing projects through public-private partnerships.
For thousands of Ghanaians struggling to secure affordable and decent accommodation, the revival of Saglemi offers a fresh opportunity. The immediate focus, however, remains on turning the latest assurances into completed homes that families can actually occupy.
With construction now underway and essential infrastructure being restored, attention will increasingly shift to March 2027, when the government and developer are expected to demonstrate whether the long-awaited Saglemi revival has finally become a reality.
[1]: https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-saglemi-housing-project-ready-march-2027-government-developer-assure-nation.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "ghana news Saglemi Housing project ready March 2027 - Government, developer assure nation - Graphic Online"
[2]: https://mwhwr.gov.gh/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NAHP_FAQs_-master.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "In keeping with Government’s commitment to complete the project and make them available for habitation, assessment was done on outstanding work required for completion of the project. The following exercise revealed the following:"
[3]: https://gna.org.gh/2026/03/works-and-housing-minister-unveils-govts-plan-for-floods-housing-water-reforms/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Works and Housing minister unveils gov't's plan for floods, housing, water reforms | Ghana News Agency"