Real estate reformer Nataki Kambon has raised serious concerns about the escalating cost of housing in Accra during a Saturday TV appearance.
She revealed that average monthly rents for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center now stand at GH¢8,000, with many landlords demanding up to two years’ rent upfront. This situation has made decent housing increasingly out of reach for most ordinary Ghanaians amid a severe national housing shortage of approximately 1.8 million units.
Diaspora Demand and Expat Investments Driving Accra Rents Higher
Kambon pointed out that demand from the Ghanaian diaspora and expatriates has significantly contributed to the rent surge in prime areas. Wealthy locals are also keeping luxury properties vacant as investment assets rather than making them available for rental. This trend, according to the reformer, is worsening the affordability crisis for middle and low-income residents who struggle to find suitable accommodation in the capital.
Calls for Rent Controls and Public Housing to Address Accra Housing Crisis
The high rents and upfront payment demands have sparked intense debate, with many calling for stronger government intervention through rent control measures and accelerated public housing projects. Ghana’s Consul to Italy acknowledged the pressure but warned that a price bubble could be forming in the real estate market. Stakeholders are urging authorities to implement policies that balance investor interests with the need to keep Accra accessible for all citizens.
Accra Rents Skyrocket: Nataki Kambon Highlights Housing Shortage Crisis [X Post]
Foreigners will soon own Accra because Ghanaians are being forced out with high rent prices… – Nataki Kambon (Real Estate Reformer)#GHOneNews #EIBNetwork #GHOneTV #NewsAlert pic.twitter.com/oqNUCPHRmE
— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) May 23, 2026
Nataki Kambon Demands Solutions to Accra’s Growing Housing Shortage
Nataki Kambon’s comments have ignited public discussion on social media, with many residents sharing personal stories of housing struggles. Experts believe that without urgent action on supply-side solutions and regulatory reforms, the rental market crisis could deepen social inequality in Greater Accra. The reformer emphasized the need for innovative approaches to bridge the massive housing gap and ease pressure on tenants. For more trending news check out GhanaTrends
